There are many different reasons that your check engine light might come on in your vehicle. The most common are the O2 sensors. Depending on your engine, your vehicle has multiple. The front O2 sensors sit very close to the engine and are connected by wires to the exhaust system. The rear O2 sensors sit underneath the car very close to the catalytic converter. A problem in any sensor is enough to turn your check engine light on.
Some people do not get the problem checked leading to even more problems. Since the O2 sensors control the mixture of air and fuel your car burns, fuel economy can be reduced by a hefty percentage.
The O2 sensors can stop working for many different reasons. Start by checking your vehicle owner’s guide to see what type of fuel that you should be burning. If you are burning premium fuel when the car is not designed to use it, the sensors wear out faster.
Come see us today at Land Rover Southwest Houston, in Houston, TX, if your check engine light is on so that we can determine the cause.
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