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Simple Answers from Mike's Autocare for Richmond: Check Engine Light
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My check engine light is on and my boyfriend thinks he can get the code read and know what part to replace to fix my car. I say it’s not that simple. Who’s right?
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Published on: May 16, 2022
Mike's Autocare Tech Question On Your Check Engine Light
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I’m Alex. My Check Engine Light came on. I’ve tried several things to make it go off, but nothing has worked. What should I do?
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Like Alex, most of us h...
Published on: Jul 04, 2021
Mike's Autocare Fuel Saving Tip: Check Engine Light
How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your check engine light? Hey, it’s not there to create ambiance – it’s a warning that something’s wrong. When y...
Published on: Apr 07, 2019
Why Do They Call it a Dashboard? (Instrumental Panel Warning Lights)
Ever wonder where they came up with the term "dashboard" for that part of your vehicle that sits behind the steering wheel?
That name began back before cars were even invented. People used to t...
Published on: Mar 06, 2019
Important Facts Richmond Drivers May Not Know About Their Check Engine Light
The Check Engine light might come on in your vehicle. It's an amber colored light that shows on your dashboard. In newer vehicles it might just be a problem with your gas cap not being screwed on tigh...
Published on: Sep 07, 2017
Check Engine Light
When your check engine light comes on, you may be torn between utter panic and just wanting to ignore it and hope it goes away. That’s perfectly understandable. That same check engin...
Published on: Nov 09, 2015
Check Engine Light Diagnosis At Mike's Autocare In Richmond
The check engine light might come on in your vehicle. It’s an amber colored light that shows on your dashboard. In newer vehicles it might just be a problem with your gas cap not being scr...
Published on: Jan 16, 2013
Why Is My Check Engine Light On? Mike's Autocare Has Answers
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The Check Engine light strikes fear into the hearts of some Richmond drivers and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most of us in VA.First, if ...
Published on: Oct 05, 2012