Engine Light Nightmares

Engine Light Nightmares By Don Stevens

It's hard to imagine, but sensible guys and gals out there actually go nuts whenever the check engine light goes on. They faithfully take their car or truck to their loyal mechanic. No one really knows what happens when it's there; the mechanic will inspect it and probably tell you it needs something that you've never heard of, or didn't think existed for your model.

Let's face it, everyone's busy and cannot possibly check their mechanic's credentials, and scrutinize everything in his to do list for your car, but don't be a fool. There are a lot of legitimate mechanics out there but there's a lot who let's say are over imaginative when it comes to inspecting what's wrong. Maybe you are mechanically inclined, and are able to open the hood and take a gander. If you know what you're doing fine, but what if you're not sure? If only you had a friend to tell you what's wrong, and what's not wrong. Someone who will keep your questions to himself, and won't shame you in front of others when your check engine light does come on and you have no idea how did it happen.

If you're mechanic is your friend, then that's fine. But do you actually want to waste his time and your money to do something that was so simple that could be solved in a few minutes? What if I were to tell you that simple questions can be answered in minutes by online car repair question sites, such as Automotive Experts Online. They can save you time and money. Before you yell, How can a website fix your car? Well, as much as the internet has grown, it cannot actually fix your car, just like the web cannot actually take a test for you to help you get a passing grade. But remember, the information highway can give tons of information to help you pass that test yourself. Sites like these are the weapons of choice for average car owners, or weekend mechanics as well. Answers to common car repair questions, such as "What should I do when my Honda Accord check engine light goes on", or "resetting my Toyota check engine light" can be found in a jiffy.

Here's how a site like this works. Let's say that your check engine light is on and you don't know why; so you go online and ask. Incredibly, most of the time, the engine has nothing to do with the light that gives you warning. In minutes a trusted authorized mechanic will be there to answer any questions and give you support. Here is a sample of what may happen: when a check engine light comes on, a board stores a code that will lead to where the malfunction is located. Just like a map with the treasure being your malfunction, the root to your problem. It doesn't necessarily show you exactly what is wrong, but it gives you a code that you (or a technician) can decode to fix that problem. Sounds simple, doesn't it? All you have to do is get all your facts straight by doing a little research. Here's another example: let's say the code p0171, oxygen sensor indicates lean" shows up, making the check engine light appear. This doesn't mean the oxygen sensor is bad, but that the oxygen sensor is stuck lean. There could be a number of reasons for this: the oxygen sensor is lazy, or may actually need to be replaced.

Sites like Automotive Experts Online have a database to search for free. You can give your own questions a try. Certified auto technicians are there to help you with all sorts of car problems, such as check engine lights for Honda Accord or Toyota check engine light, or even help with jumpstart a car. This is safe and reliable auto advice that's also cheap and fast. Who has time to figure out common car problems on their own, and auto mechanics can charge up to hundreds of dollars to tell you what's wrong before fixing it. Sites like these are great for car owners who do the work themselves, but can be a life savor for newbies who have been afraid to fix their cars.

The site is free to register and join, so try logging on today. Questions can be seen for free and registered users bid on answers written by real certified experts who are there waiting for your questions. Quick questions relating to Toyota check engine light, or check engine light for Honda Accord are often answered within minutes. You are also guaranteed your satisfaction with a full refund your deposit 100% if you are not satisfied. Pretty good service for when you're in a pinch.