Why Is My Check Engine Light On? Parsons Truck & Auto Fast Lube Has Answers

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The Check Engine light strikes fear into the hearts of some DELTA JUNCTION drivers and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most of us in AK.

First, if your vehicle Check Engine light is flashing, that means that something is wrong that could cause severe damage to the catalytic converter or other components. Get that taken care of right away. If your Check Engine light is flashing, you shouldn't drive at DELTA JUNCTION highway speeds, tow or haul heavy loads. Take it easy all the way to Parsons Truck & Auto Fast Lube in DELTA JUNCTION.

If the light is glowing steadily, you should keep an eye on it for a day or two. If the light doesn't go off, schedule an appointment with your DELTA JUNCTION service advisor to get it checked out.

Some more information from Parsons Truck & Auto Fast Lube on how the Check Engine light works may be informative. Most of your vehicle engine functions are controlled by a computer, not surprisingly, called an engine control computer. The computer is able to adjust many engine parameters for environmental conditions, engine condition and even the way you drive in DELTA JUNCTION.

In order to make these adjustments, the vehicle computer relies on a network of sensors to provide data. The computer knows the proper operating range for each sensor. When a sensor reading is out of range the computer runs some tests and may turn on the Check Engine light.

The vehicle computer will also try to make adjustments to compensate for some readings. If it can do so, it'll then turn off the Check Engine light.

If the problem can't be resolved then the light will remain on and you should get your vehicle looked at at Parsons Truck & Auto Fast Lube. Your friendly and knowledgeable service technician will plug a scanner into the on-board diagnostic port and read the trouble code stored in the computer. The trouble code will give your Parsons Truck & Auto Fast Lube technician a starting place as he diagnoses the cause of the problem.

Give us a call.

Parsons Truck & Auto Fast Lube
907.895.5251
3460 Nister Road
DELTA JUNCTION, AK 99737