You're driving along and suddenly you see a strange symbol light up on your dashboard. You search for your guidebook and find that it is the dreaded check engine light! What do you do? You can ignore it and hope it goes away or you can drive to you dealership or auto repair shop and get it checked out. The best idea would be to take your vehicle to the dealership so we can assess the situation and fix the problem.
The five most common reasons for a check engine light to turn on are as follows:
- 1. The oxygen sensor, which monitors the unburned oxygen in the exhaust, needs replacing.
- 2. A loose or faulty gas cap. You can check to see if it is loose and tighten it. If it is broken you can buy one for about three dollars and replace it yourself.
- 3. The catalytic converter needs replacing. This works to reduce the exhaust gases and needs to be replaced immediately.
- 4. The mass airflow sensor needs replacing.
- 5. The spark plugs and wires need replacing. These need to be replaced right away.
Knowing these causes will help you fix that pesky check engine light! Stop by our service center today to have your car checked out by an expert.