A check engine light does not mean that the car is suddenly unsafe to drive, or that a disaster just happened. It means that there's a problem under the hood that needs to be handled in the near future. How you respond to it, however, can make a big difference in the kind of maintenance you wind up investing in.
Many of the problems that your check engine light points to aren't severe. Something as simple as a loose gas cap can trigger the check engine light. Other minor issues like bad sensors and faulty spark plugs can also trigger the check engine light. You often can't determine what the issue is, unfortunately, until you've visited a service team for a diagnosis.
This can be off-putting to many people who prefer to avoid maintenance trips. Avoiding dealing with your check engine light, however, can lead to minor problems growing into big ones.
Need to get your check engine light checked out? Come on down to Ford Lincoln Fairfield in Fairfield, CA. Our certified service mechanics have the knowledge, experience, and equipment needed to diagnose and repair your car's problems.
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