
{"id":2991,"date":"2019-10-09T15:27:11","date_gmt":"2019-10-09T15:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/buyevscars\/?p=2991"},"modified":"2019-10-09T15:27:11","modified_gmt":"2019-10-09T15:27:11","slug":"five-reasons-your-check-engine-light-may-be-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buyevscars.com\/blog\/five-reasons-your-check-engine-light-may-be-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my check engine light on?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Five reasons your check engine light may be on<\/h2>\n<p>Seeing the check engine light illuminate up in the driver display can be one of the most frustrating things as a driver, because you\u2019re left wondering why it\u2019s on and wondering how much cash you\u2019ll have to fork up at your next service appointment. Luckily, it\u2019s not always the worst thing in the world. Take a look below at five different reasons why your check engine light may be on!<!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.buyevscars.com\/new-cars-milwaukee-wi\"><strong>Browse Our Inventory<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Why is my check engine light on?<\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s no one-size-fits-all solution to a check engine light being on, but typically it is due to one of five reasons.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The gas cap needs to be tightened. <\/strong>This is a common reason for the check engine light illuminating, and it can be fixed by simply tightening the gas cap.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oxygen sensor needs to be replaced.<\/strong> This can cause damage to spark plugs and will decrease fuel efficiency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The catalytic converter has gone bad.<\/strong> This component of the vehicle helps keep emissions in check.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mass Airflow Sensor needs to be replaced.<\/strong> A faulty MAS can damage the spark plugs, oxygen sensor, and catalytic converter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spark plugs need to be replaced.<\/strong> Spark plugs help ignite the combustion chamber to start your vehicle, but if they aren\u2019t working properly, you will experience reduced performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.buyevscars.com\/blog\/signs-of-a-bad-alternator\/\"><strong>Read More: Signs of a bad alternator<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Schedule a service appointment in Milwaukee WI<\/h3>\n<p>The best thing to do when you notice your check engine light is to try to tighten the gas cap. 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