Check Engine Light
Check Engine Light
Check Engine Light on your foreign or domestic car, SUV or Minivan
Nobody likes to see the check engine light come on, especially when your car, SUV or minivan seems to be running perfectly. But even when your vehicle is operating normally and there are no signs of a problem, a Check Engine alert should not be neglected.
Issues that trigger the Check Engine Light
Some of the more common issues that can trigger the Check Engine Light to turn on are:
- Loose Gas Cap: In this case the gas cap is loose, so you can tighten it and see if the indicator turns off. However, your car might still need attention from professional mechanics to rule out the chances of any other problem.
- Oxygen Sensor: Not as easy to fix as a loose gas cap, this sensor is part of the emission system, which helps in monitoring and adjusting the air-fuel mixture. Problems with the oxygen sensor could mean your vehicle will run less efficiently, leading to a higher fuel consumption.
- Catalytic Converter: The Catalytic Converter plays an important part in keeping the environment safe. It keeps a check on the emission of three harmful gases: Carbon Monoxide, Nitrogen oxides, and Hydrocarbons. A catalytic converter can malfunction if it gets plugged, or one of its components is not properly working.
- Malfunctioning Spark Plug: Spark plugs ignite the air/fuel mixture and remove heat from the combustion chamber. So if your car’s spark plugs are malfunctioning, you risk heating up of the engine, which could lead to bigger problems including the car not starting.
What we do when your Check Engine Light goes on
Red’s Garage has electronic scanning tools, as well as diagnostic computers to assist in correctly finding the cause of the Check Engine Light turning on. Our trained and certified mechanics can diagnose the problem, and resolve it. We are equipped with modern technology, combined with decades of experience.
Call or Visit Red's Garage for your Check Engine Light
Red's Garage has been providing Auto Repair & Maintenance services in Port Chester, NY since 1944 -- long before the Check Engine Light was invented! We plenty of service bays, and a team of trained mechanics to ensure that your Check Engine Light is diagnosed and resolved. To book an appointment to investigate your Check Engine Light, call us at 914-939-2359
or visit us today!
15 Service Bays
Red's Garage has the capacity to handle all your car repair needs, and get you back up and running as quickly as possible.
Over 12 Full Time Mechanics
Our trained and experienced mechanics and technicians can handle any job, big or small.
All Cars, SUVs & Minivans
We service and repair all cars, SUVs, and minivans: foreign and domestic; gas, diesel, electric and hybrid; manual, automatic, AWD and 4WD / 4x4.
NYS Inspection & Emissions
We perform NYS DMV safety and emissions inspections, and we can perform any necessary repairs.
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