The check engine light is one of the most recognizable warnings on your car's dashboard. When it starts flashing, it's a signal you shouldn't ignore.

While it may not always indicate a serious problem, it's important to identify the cause as quickly as possible. This article explains what a flashing light means, its potential causes, and how to respond effectively.

Blue smoke from the exhaust means only one thing: engine oil enters the cylinder space. The more engine oil penetrates into the cylinders, the more the car smokes.

In addition to the blue smoke from the exhaust, an accompanying phenomenon of oil penetration into the cylinders is also excessiveengine oil consumption.