Here are 2025's most popular questions and answers from The Journal's Car Doctor column, from rotating tires to oil changes.

Fact: Check engine lights lead to gray hairs and sleepless nights. Just kidding, they’re important warning signs that help you maintain your ride’s health and well-being. But what happens when that ...

You just know it’s going to be a bad day when the “check engine” light on your car’s dashboard—which usually looks like the profile of a vehicle’s engine—stays on after you’ve started it. That usually ...

When your vehicle's check engine light (CEL) comes on, it's often a sign that something needs attention. But with over 20,000 parts working together in your car — many important for normal operation — ...

For most drivers, an oil change is a quick, hassle-free service that typically puts you out no longer than an hour and costs you (give or take) a hundred bucks. But even if you're perfectly on top of ...

How to determine whether your car has a loose gas cap—or a serious engine problem This is what the check engine light looks like. By Consumer Reports You’re driving along in your car or truck and ...

April is Car Care Awareness Month — and also National Canine Fitness Month, International Guitar Month and National Soft Pretzel Month, among many others — and the folks at CarMD are back with their ...

For an increasing number of people, the answer to that question is “Facebook Marketplace.”  Many car owners find that the ease of posting ad, the ability to verify buyers, and the ubiquity of Facebook ...

A loose wiring connector could be at the root of several glitches in your 2023 Chevy Colorado, 2024 Chevy Colorado or 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 truck if the check engine light is illuminated.

Checking your engine's oil level and topping it up is a simple task, but one of the most important DIY car maintenance jobs you can do. Oil is the lifeblood of your engine and works hard to keep it in ...

Engine cylinders can misfire due to problems with the ignition system, the fuel system, air and compression, or sensors and ...