There’s a huge percentage of cars on the road, right now, with the check engine light illuminated. Many of them have had it on for years, even. Frequently, a check engine light will illuminate, but pose no immediate problems, so people just get used to it and learn to live with it being on. However, Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, AZ would like you to know that it’s worth having it looked into. Typically, the problem can be diagnosed by simply plugging your car into our computer; the car gives us a code, and we know what the problem is immediately.
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Since the first automobile, vehicle electronics have become increasingly more complex with every passing era. In the modern day, your car, truck, or SUV likely depends on an array of modules, sensors, and components which control every aspect of how your vehicle runs and drives. Here’s what you need to know about your vehicle’s electronics systems, from Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa.
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At Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, we know that few problems are simultaneously as simple and confusing as a bad ground connection on your car, truck or SUV. Here’s a look at some symptoms of a bad ground, and what you can do to correct it.
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At Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, AZ, we believe it’s important for you to know how different systems in your car, truck, or SUV operate. Whether you want to know what to watch out for, or you’re just curious about how things work, we’re here to supply the answers.
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Most people ignore their tires, yet tires are undoubtedly a critical safety component on a vehicle. Where the rubber meets the road affects traction, handling, steering, stability and braking. Because of this, a sudden tire failure can have serious consequences, especially if it occurs when operating at high speeds.
Nearly 250,000 accidents occur in the United States per year due to low tire pressure.
About 75 % of roadside flats are preceded by a slow leak or under inflation.
According to a recent survey, America could reduce its fuel consumption by 10 % and save a collective $2 billion a year by keeping tires properly inflated.
NHTSA estimates that tire pressure monitoring systems could prevent as many as 79 deaths and 10,365 injuries each year in the United States.
