When her car’s dashboard warning lights came on, Selma Barron knew just what to do: Take her 2007 Lexus sport utility vehicle to the dealer to find out what was going on. Barron, of Hollywood, Fla., ...

You’re driving along in your car or truck and suddenly a yellow light illuminates on your dash telling you to check or service your engine. If you’re like most car owners, you have little idea about ...

Whether you know a lot about cars or nothing about them, it's never fun to see the check-engine light—also known as a malfunction indicator light (MIL). This is your car trying to tell you it has ...

Every car has its own language of light-up hieroglyphics on the dashboard. They’re your car’s way of asking for help. But those lights are not always easy to interpret. What it means: Typically red, ...

Imagine driving down the road when a light suddenly appears on the dashboard. For some, it is easy to figure out what the symbol means and what action to take next. But many are unclear on what ...

It is not safe to drive with the low coolant light on. Doing so can cause overheating, blown gaskets, or even severe engine ...