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What can a check engine light mean?

What can a check engine light mean?

You are running late on a Monday morning, and you crank up your car only to have a "check engine light" dinging in your face. You wonder to yourself if this is something that should be taken to the mechanic right away or can it wait a while.

We've all been guilty of driving around for days or even weeks with our check engine light on. How do we know it is really important or just something minor like the low wiper fluid?

The check engine light can come on for various reasons, and it could be a minor or significant problem; if it comes on while driving, don't panic. Pay attention to how your vehicle is behaving. Use your senses and listen for any unusual sounds, watch for shaking, or surging. Do a brake and steering check. If nothing seems to be acting strange, then it is probably safe to drive it until you can get it into a mechanic.

Sometimes the light may come on after fueling if the gas cap is a little loose. Or it could mean your catalytic converter needs to be inspected. Either way, it is never a good idea to ignore the problem forever. It could lead to a severe problem by making whatever is wrong with your vehicle even worse.

When you have time, please take it to your mechanic, Accurso Auto Repair, and check out. They have the proper tools and state of the art technology to hook the car up and check the codes and diagnose it. Click here for a free estimate.

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Finally heading out on a road trip? Get your vehicle checked first!

Finally heading out on a road trip? Get your vehicle checked first!

The days of the pandemic are finally on the mend. Now we can take our masks off and breathe a sigh of relief and take that road trip we were planning last Summer. Taking a road trip with the whole gang is a staple in some families, and it has probably been a while since most family members have seen each other face to face. Before you set off on this adventure, making a checklist is probably one of the most important things to do. At the very top of your list shouldn't be to bring extra underwear or an extra toothbrush; nope, it should be to make sure your vehicle can handle the drive!

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What's That Noise and What Does it Mean?

What's That Noise and What Does it Mean?

Hearing a funny sound coming from your vehicle is never a good thing. Cars can make different noises from time to time. A squealing when you stop usually means your brake pads need to be inspected. 

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What's coming with the Apple Car?

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The Apple Car has been in speculation for years now. Everyone has always wondered when the billion-dollar company would be manufacturing cars. And now, that might actually be happening.

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