My 2013 Subaru Outback recently freaked me out. Just out of the driveway, I noticed the “check engine” light was on, and the brake and cruise control lights were flashing. I eventually Googled these ...

Dear Car Fix: Last December I bought a 2009 Pontiac G6. I have been having an ongoing problem with the "check gas cap" light coming on intermittently. I know the gas cap is on tight. I turn it four or ...

When driving, the Check Engine light is one of the most anxiety inducing dashboard warnings, and in 2025 its importance has ...

If you have a Honda Accord and see the ‘Check Fuel Cap’ notification, there are various possible explanations, some of which are more extensive than others. A loose gas cap commonly causes this, but ...

What happens if my gas cap is left off? Why does it cause the check engine light to come on? Have I done some damage to the engine? These are very common questions, and luckily there’s an easy fix and ...

I drive a 2005 Honda Accord. Recently, I started getting a “check fuel cap” message on my dash. When I checked it, it was properly tightened, but the message kept appearing. I went so far as to remove ...

Question: I remember some time back you explained how a loose gas cap can cause a check engine light, and it was hard to understand why it wouldn’t go away after being tightened. Well, now my light is ...

(iSeeCars) – A vehicle’s Check Engine light can turn any car ride into a harrowing experience. As soon as the check engine light illuminates, it’s hard not to hear the cha-ching sound of a cash ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Q: Dear Tom and Ray: I drive a 2005 Honda Accord. Recently, I started getting a “check fuel cap” message on my dash. When I checked it, it was properly ...

Q. The “gas cap” light came on in the dashboard of my 2009 Mercury Milan. My local mechanic replaced the gas cap — it was very loose — and said the light would disappear after the car was driven for a ...