CAR CARE TIPS BLOG

You’re driving smoothly down the road when all of a sudden the “Check Engine” light comes on. Why would the check engine light come on, you wonder? Your car seems to be operating just fine. Should you drive straight to an engine repair shop or should you pull over and call a tow truck? Don’t panic! A check engine light rarely signals anything disastrous.

So why would the check engine light come on? There are several problems that could trigger that little light:

As a conscientious driver, you want to make sure your vehicle is as safe as possible while going down the road. While some things may seem too small to be concerned about, when it comes to vehicle maintenance, everything is important. And of course, it is always wise to double-check the vehicle maintenance checklist listed in your owner’s manual.

So what does regular car maintenance include? Here is a general list of vehicle maintenance items:

Annual physical checkups help keep you in good health, right? The same is true for your car! Regular diagnostic tests can detect car problems before they require expensive repair, or worse, leave you stranded on the side of the road after a breakdown. While some vehicle owners think diagnostic tests are only necessary when the check engine light comes on, there are many benefits to taking a proactive approach to car maintenance, including the need of a car tune up.

So what does a diagnostic test do for your car? Using specialized software and thanks to built-in processors, microchips and sensors, diagnostic tools quickly and accurately point to problem areas within the engine, transmission, exhaust system, brakes, and other major components, as well as performance issues with the fuel injector, air flow and coolant, ignition coils, and throttle.