Your vehicle is a rather precise machine. The computer monitors
and controls many systems, and this information is relayed to the
computer through a vast network of sensors, switches and relays.
All of these systems need to work together for various reasons.
Any time that your check engine or service engine soon light is on, you
should have a diagnostic scan performed. Although some problems
are rather minor and may only affect fuel mileage or emission output,
others may be serious and cause major engine or transmission damage.
Considering the cost of the potential damage that may be caused by a
faulty system, the $49.95 cost of a diagnostic scan is rather
inexpensive.
Even though everything seems to be be working properly (other than the
fact that the light is on), it is quite possible that some systems are
either not working or even working against each other. So the
important thing to remember is that even though things seem to be
normal, things may be in motion that could cause a major repair expense.
Something else to consider is the
fact that your check engine or service engine soon light will only warn
you of the first problem. In other words, if the light is already
on for a minor problem, it cannot warn you if something more serious
happens. This is the most important reason to get your car
repaired so that the light is out regardless of how trivial the problem
may be so it is able to warn you if something serious happens.
Bay Town Tire utilizes the latest in
diagnostic technology. By using the Snap-On®
Modis™ diagnostic scanner, we are able to
determine the most likely cause for your engine, anti-lock braking
system, air bag or transmission problem on all American and Asian import
vehicles.
