Why Ignoring Your Check Engine Light Isn’t Advised

It can be tempting to try and ignore your vehicle’s check engine light. When your car feels like it's still running fine, that little light can seem like it isn’t of much importance. On the contrary, the check engine light means something may be going wrong inside your car even when it seems like everything is fine.

A car's check engine light doesn't only mean that there's something wrong with your engine. The check engine light issue could be part of the emissions system, which you might not feel while you're driving. The problem is that if you leave it for too long emissions issues can turn into serious repairs or negatively impact the overall functionality of your vehicle. Other simple problems, like a loose gas cap, can result in significant reduction in miles per gallon. These problems can sneak up on you, leaving you with a car that may be more expensive to repair in the long term.

When you notice your check engine light come on, contact us at W. I. Simonson in Santa Monica, CA, so we can help you to make sure your check engine light doesn't turn into something serious.