Car enthusiasts always prefer manual transmissions, but they come with a few caveats. One of those is lugging the engine, ...

In short, engine lugging is when you drive your car in a higher gear than it's supposed to be in. When this happens, the car drives at too low of an RPM, which causes strain to the engine.

Consumer Reports explains what the check engine light means and what to do when you see it: how to tell if your car has a loose gas cap—or a serious engine problem.