If there’s one warning light that unites every driver from Anchorage to Miami, it’s that little amber engine icon.

When the dreaded malfunction indicator light turns on, it’s not the end of the world. Here’s how to cope with an MIL!

A car’s “check engine” light is so mysterious. “Something is wrong!” it visually screams. What is wrong? Is my engine about to explode? Or did I just forget to tighten the gas cap again? The light ...

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 ...