South Pointe Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram invites you to find out why your car’s check engine light is illuminated.
The check engine light warns owners of future engine issues or failure. Your check engine warning light may turn on because of many reasons. It might be small things like sensor failure, an alert to perform preventive maintenance, or even to be looking for potentially significant issues that might cause engine failure. So, even if the check engine warning light is triggered, it may not be a complete disaster. However, if your check engine light comes on, we suggest bringing it to us for a thorough diagnostic inspection as soon as possible. Even if nothing acts broken, getting it diagnosed can mean the difference between a cheap repair and having to replace your engine.
Something as simple as forgetting to replace the gas cap or not replacing it completely may cause a check engine light. Your car’s gas cap might need to be changed during your vehicle ownership. Gas caps may last only 50k miles. If it’s time to replace your gas cap, we recommend genuine replacement parts from the manufacturer. Parts from DIY stores can work in a pinch, but nothing is better than original parts from the manufacturer.
There are several sensors that feed info to your engine to help it work efficiently. However, incorrect sensor readings from components like the mass airflow sensor or the O2 sensors can trigger a check engine light. If your vehicle is running like it should, a faulty O2 sensor is the likely reason. This might mean your car is actually running normally, but since the engine isn’t receiving the information, it triggers the warning. Even if the car feels normal, you should get your car diagnosed immediately to rule out larger issues.
Spark plugs are essential to the efficiency of your engine. As the name suggests, spark plugs provide a spark of electricity that ignites the gas and causes an engine to run. Spark plugs require precise tolerances for peak performance, and if the spark plug gap is too small, it could potentially cause a check engine warning light. Some symptoms of worn spark plugs include diminished MPG rates, slower acceleration, and an engine that just does not run smoothly.
South Pointe Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram is one of the best places to get engine repair in the Tulsa 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.
