The Check Engine Light – formally known as the Malfunction Indicator Lamp – is a signal from your vehicle’s engine computer that something isn’t working quite right within your system. Now, this can be anything from a bad catalytic converter or something minor like a loose gas cap so it’s important to get in and have things checked out. While you can buy an inexpensive code reader and try to diagnose the problem yourself, bringing your vehicle in to see a professional is best. In some cases, these code readers might be able to diagnose the problem and turn off the Check Engine Light. But that could be a short-lived solution and chances are, your light will light up again.
Ignoring your Check Engine Light could mean bad things. So, don’t ignore it, okay? It’s not good for you or your wallet, seriously. When your Check Engine Light shows up the first thing you’ll want to do is pull over and take a look at your engine. Most drivers will try to squeeze every mile out of there engine that they can, which we can understand. But in the end, this is going to cost you when you’re hit with a hefty bill when it is time to repair that engine!
Your Check Engine Light could be sending you mixed signals. Sometimes your Check Engine Light will show up and there could be nothing wrong with your vehicle. Some of the most common occurrences for that are:
- Loose gas cap
- Faulty oxygen sensor
- Spark plug wires
- Mass airflow sensor
The best way to diagnose these issues are to stop in to see our team right here at Romeo Ford of Kingston! Whether it is something minor or major – it’s best to have the pros take a look and make sure your vehicle is running properly, especially now that summer is here and you’re planning on taking a few road trips. So, start by scheduling your service appointment online today and be sure to snag a service offer from our specials pages to help save you a few bucks when you stop in to see us! We look forward to seeing you soon!
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