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The Check Engine light or Service Engine Soon light is one of the most misunderstood lights on an automobile’s dash. There are any number of reasons why this light comes on ranging from a loose or cracked gas cap to problems with the catalytic converter. Regardless of what some websites will advise you, it’s not always as easy as going to your local parts store to have them check the error code from your vehicle’s computer system. In this post, I’ll give you some basic information on the Check Engine light and Service Engine Soon light. I’ll also outline some of the common causes for this light to come on and why you shouldn’t ignore it when it does.

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When people think of their exhaust system, they think of the muffler and tail pipe. This is only part of the system. Your vehicle’s exhaust system is made up of a serious of chambers and pipes that start at the engine and end at the tail pipe. Each component plays a role in protecting you and the environment from harmful gases, quiets the noise from the combustion process and makes your car run efficiently.

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