Engine misfires can feel scary, but many causes are simple to understand. Learn the key symptoms, easy driveway checks, and when a misfire means you should stop driving immediately.

When your Check Engine Light begins flashing—not just glowing steadily—it’s one of the most urgent warnings your car can give you. A flashing CEL almost always indicates an active engine misfire, meaning raw unburned fuel is entering the exhaust system. Left unchecked, this can destroy the catalytic converter, damage the engine, and leave you stranded […]