Check Engine Light Diagnosis at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson

Hello Tucson . Have you ever had your Check Engine light come on? Did you panic? Or just scowl and ignore it? What should you do? Pull to the side of the road and call a tow truck? Or just keep driving? What does that little light really mean for Tucson drivers?

First of all, the Check Engine or Service Engine light does indicate that something is wrong. That’s why it is called a warning light. But the something that is wrong might be a loose gas cap, or it might be serious vehicle engine trouble. That’s why Tucson residents often don’t know how to respond to it.

A steady Check Engine light is less serious, but that doesn’t mean it can be ignored. You should plan to get your vehicle inspected at your local Tucson automotive service center at the first realistic opportunity. Not the first convenient opportunity, but the first realistic one.

Modern automobiles have a computer in the engine that monitors and controls many of the engine functions. When the computer senses something wrong, it first tries to fix the problem itself by adjusting the vehicle engine. If the problem persists, the computer signals the Check Engine light to come on.

Of course, the best thing to do is to keep that pesky Check Engine light from coming on in the first place. Good vehicle care and routine preventive maintenance go a long way to keeping your vehicle out of your Tucson auto repair shop. But, if that light does come on, be smart. Take care of the problem early, and take care of it professionally.