Check Engine Light Diagnostics
Maryland Drivers Choose AutoStream Car Care
When you see the check engine light, it’s important you get answers quickly, as your immediate reaction could be the difference between a quick fix or a costly repair. At AutoStream Car Care Center, we can provide the answers for you. Our ASE Master Certified technicians and inspectors use state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to quickly identify whatever caused the engine light. Once the issue is found, they use our high-quality tools and components to quickly fix the issue and ensure the engine light is gone from your car’s dashboard. Visit us in Ellicott City, Maryland, and see how we can help you!
Get The Answers You Need
Is the check engine light shining in your vehicle? If so, it’s important that you find out what’s wrong as soon as possible and avoid further damage. Get the answers and solutions you need by scheduling an engine light diagnostic service with AutoStream Car Care Center in Ellicott City, Maryland. Our ASE Master Certified professionals use state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to quickly identify what’s plaguing your vehicle. Whatever they find, they’ll be able to perform the necessary services to ensure the problem is resolved and the engine light is gone. With us, know you’re one step closer to ridding your car of that bothersome warning light.
Schedule your diagnostic service by calling our shop at 410-505-4058 or by using our quick and convenient online scheduling system. If you prefer to chat face-to-face, feel free to visit us on 4755 Dorsey Hall Drive and learn more about our service through our service advisors. They’re always ready and eager to help you, and we look forward to your visit.
How to Handle It
When it comes to the check engine light, your immediate next steps are crucial to protecting your vehicle. That’s why it’s so important that you understand what to do when the check engine light comes on. Your actions could help prevent a problem from worsening. Here’s how we recommend approaching this trick warning signal:
How’s It Shining?
When you first see the check engine light, observe how it’s lit. Is the light steady? Or is it flashing? If it’s the latter, then there’s a minor issue going on with your vehicle. Although it’s fine in the meantime, you must get it in for service at your earliest convenience. If it’s the latter, that indicates a major problem like an engine misfire is occurring within your vehicle. At this point, we ask that you stop driving your car immediately and bring it into our shop as soon as possible. Continuing to drive could further damage whatever's wrong with your car.
Check The Gas Cap
If the check engine light is steady, take some time to tighten or replace the gas cap. Believe it or not, a loose gas cap is a common culprit for the check engine light. Fortunately, it’s also an easy fix. Once either action is done, continue to drive as normal and pay attention to how the engine light reacts to your adjustment. If it shuts off, then you’ve found and solved the problem. If not, something else is wrong and at this point, it’s best to seek professional help to identify and fix the issue.
