Posts Tagged ‘Check Engine Light’
Why Do They Call it a Dashboard? (Instrument Panel Warning Lights)
Ever wonder where they came up with the term “dashboard” for that part of your vehicle that sits behind the steering wheel? That name began back before cars were even invented. People used to travel by horse and buggy, and streets weren’t as well built as they are today. On a muddy road (which was…
Read MoreEvaporative Emissions Control
The oil and fuel in your vehicle give off vapors that are very harmful to the environment. Evaporative emissions control systems – EVAP for short – are mandated in all cars and trucks. The EVAP system is there to capture these vapors and direct them into the engine to be burned – kind of an…
Read MoreFuel Saving Tip: Check Engine Light
How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your Check Engine light? Hey, it’s not there to create ambiance; it’s a warning that something’s wrong. When your Check Engine light comes on, get it checked at Douglas Automotive Repair. Many conditions that cause the check engine light to come on affect fuel economy,…
Read MoreExhaust Service
Question:My car failed its emissions test – what do I need to do? Douglas Automotive Repair Answer:Let’s get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be deadly. If drivers smell exhaust in the passenger cabin or hear an unusual exhaust sound, they should get their exhaust system checked and repaired. Talk to…
Read MoreCheck Engine Light On?
Call Douglas Automotive Repair today if your check engine light is on! #checkenginelight #automotive #carrepair #localshop This entry was posted in Check Engine Light and tagged Check Engine Light on February 21, 2017.
Read MoreOxygen Sensor
Many people hear the term “Oxygen Sensor” and figure it must have something to do with sensing oxygen, but don’t really know much beyond that. Let’s break it down: your vehicle has an oxygen sensor in the exhaust manifold that measures how much unburned oxygen there is in the exhaust. The sensor reports its findings…
Read MoreMy Check Engine Light Is On!
The check engine light is part of your vehicle’s onboard diagnostics (OBD) system. Computers have control and monitor vehicle performance, regulating such variables as engine speed (RPM), fuel mixture, and ignition timing, and may even tell the automatic transmission when to shift. When the electronic-control system finds a problem it cannot adjust, the computer turns…
Read MoreCheck Engine Light
“My check engine light is on and my boyfriend thinks he can get the code read and know what part to replace to fix my car. I say it’s not that straightforward. Who’s right? “ Good news – you are! Just look at it logically: there are hundreds of things that can go wrong with…
Read MoreWhat Is Your Check Engine Light Telling You?
One of the most vital components to a properly functioning vehicle is the ‘Check Engine’ light. It alerts the driver to a variety of potential problems based on the vehicle’s onboard diagnostic system. When the ‘Check Engine’ light comes on, it means that some system in your vehicle, including ignition, fuel injection or emission control,…
Read MoreMy Car Failed It’s Emissions Test–What Do I Need To Do?
Let’s get this out of the way first thing…a leak in your exhaust system could be deadly. If Plainfield auto owners smell exhaust in the passenger cabin or hear an unusual exhaust sound, they should get their exhaust system checked and repaired. This is important. Carbon monoxide in your exhaust is odorless, colorless and tasteless and…
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