Bob Howard Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram invites you to find out why your car’s check engine light is on.
The check engine warning light warns drivers of possible engine issues or failure. There are many reasons your check engine warning light might turn on. It could be everyday problems like a simple sensor failure, an alert to perform maintenance (such as an oil change), or even warning of potentially significant problems that could cause engine failure. So, just because the check engine warning light is triggered, it might not be a total catastrophe. However, when your check engine warning light does come on, you ought to bring it to us for a full diagnostic inspection. Even if nothing feels broken, getting it diagnosed accurately can be the difference between needing to replace the engine and a cheap repair.
Something as basic as not replacing your gas cap or not replacing it correctly may cause a check engine light. The car’s gas cap may need to be replaced during your vehicle ownership. Gas caps may have a life expectancy as low as 50,000 miles. If you feel you should replace your gas cap, we highly recommend genuine replacement parts from the manufacturer. Replacement parts from DIY stores will work in an emergency, but nothing beats original parts from the manufacturer.
There are sensors that provide info to your engine to help it work more efficiently. However, bad sensor readings from components like the mass airflow sensor or the oxygen sensors can trigger a check engine warning light to come on. If the car is running normally, a broken O2 sensor is the most likely reason. In this situation, it may mean that your vehicle is probably fine, but since the engine isn’t getting the data, it triggers the warning. Even if the car feels unaffected, you should probably get your car diagnosed ASAP to rule out more significant issues.
Spark plugs are essential to the performance of your engine. As the name implies, spark plugs provide a spark of electricity that ignites the fuel and causes an engine to run. Spark plugs require exact measurements for peak performance, and if the spark plug gap is too small, it could trigger a check engine light. Some symptoms of faulty spark plugs include diminished fuel economy, less engine power, and an engine that just does not run smoothly.
Bob Howard Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram is one of the best places to get engine repair in the Oklahoma City area. We proudly service all makes and models of vehicles. Visit our location online or in person to schedule service and repair for your car or truck. Our friendly technicians are ready to serve you.
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