Happy Halloween.� Today were taking a few minutes to discuss whats typically the scariest thing that can happen to a car for most drivers short of flames shooting out of the hood& the check engine light coming on.
The fact is, a check engine light can be a signal for a lot of things some really bad& some not so much.�The check engine light exists to alert drivers of an issue in an engine that should be, well& checked& and checked by a Kata auto technician.� The light comes on when the Kanata cars vehicles onboard computer, or engine control unit (ECU), senses a problem. When/if your check engine light comes on, you need to get your car into a Kanata auto technician�right away.�
Some indications that the light is signaling a problem that isnt major:
- Your car seems to be behaving normally
- No strange noises, smoke or smells (your car is not on fire)
- Youre getting the same gas mileage
Indications that the problem is/could be a scary issue:
- A constant, rattle or other unusual noise
- Smoke
- A serious decline in gas mileage
- The car is not starting
- Major loss of power
Its pretty simple though, when that scary light comes on, get your car to a Kanata auto technician.� If the problem is ignored it is sure to get worse and even more expensive if not catastrophic for the life of your car.