Adopted as a government mandate to lower emissions, the "Check Engine" light comes on when a vehicle’s computer detects a problem that impacts emissions output. All 1996 and newer cars, light trucks, SUVs and minivans manufactured for use in the U.S. -- foreign and domestic -- have this technology. It can signify anything from a loose gas cap to a major car repair expense. With CarMD, you can diagnose the problem yourself and more importantly, receive an estimation of the cost to fix it. Access to this information can save you time and money, especially when reviewing your mechanic’s repair estimate.
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Most mechanics charge $55 - $100 to run a diagnostic on your car when a “Check Engine” light comes on. With CarMD, you can use the same basic technology to diagnose the health of your car at home, and print out an
easy-to-understand PC & MAC report detailing the severity of the problem and how much it should fairly cost to fix it.
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The "Check Engine" light is also designed to alert drivers to a condition that can waste fuel, shortens engine life and result in potentially expensive repairs. The average vehicle travels about 12,000 miles per year. If a well-maintained car gets 25 miles to the gallon, a neglected vehicle gets only about 20 miles per gallon. At $3.00 per gallon, the owner of the well-maintained vehicle saves about $360.00 each year in fuel costs alone.
Before your next road trip, inspect and repair the following:
- Never leave on a long trip with your car’s "Check Engine" light on!
- Radiator and cooling/heating system, including water pump, fan & thermostat
- Tire pressure, tire tread & brakes
- Battery & cables
- Belts & hoses
- Engine oil & oil filter
- Wiper blades & washer fluid
CarMD helps keep your vehicle running cleaner and more efficiently by catching problems with your emissions system. By identifying misfires, catalytic converter problems, or even a loose gas cap, you’ll be able to pinpoint the problem, improve your gas mileage and reduce emissions output. Help keep our air clean, your car running efficiently and your pocket book fatter with CarMD.
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► Save Time & Money. CarMD will tell you if your vehicle is ready to pass its emissions "smog" test.
► An estimated 160 million vehicles in the U.S. are equipped with OBD2 technology.
► Fully 10% of all vehicles on the road in the U.S. have their “Check Engine” light on right now.
► Your vehicle will not pass its state emissions test if its “Check Engine” light is illuminated.
► A “Check Engine” light can be caused by a range of problems.
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