The check engine light on newer vehicles is there for a reason, even though the majority of vehicles in past years found them to be little more than annoyances, causing most people to ignore them. Driving newer vehicles, the manufacturers of which have had ample time to improve upon systems that had previously had faults in them, drivers would be well advised to pay attention to the colour-coded check engine light system and do what is expected of them. Their new-car warranty will most likely depend on it. There are many reasons why the check engine light comes on, and in older vehicles, the list of reasons is hilariously long. Actually, the most common reason for a check engine light to come on is an open or loose gas cap, and coming in at a close second is an exhaust problem. Loose oil caps, dirty or clogged air or oil filters, damaged brake sensors (which would also illuminate the “ABS” light) and a litany of other relatively minor problems will cause the “Check Engine!” light to come on. Not really anything to scare the wits out of a driver and force them to pull over and call the nearest dealer for their type of vehicle, as was the intent of the “Check Engine!” light. In newer model vehicles, however, when the check engine light comes on, there is more than likely a good reason (well, not good for who’s going to pay for any repairs or maintenance) for it to happen. In the three-colour coded system, yellow means that there is either a fluid loss or a pressure leak in one of the vehicle’s systems, like brakes or air conditioning. An orange “Check Engine!” light means that there is a problem that could cause more serious damages if not investigated quickly, and a red light means that the driver should stop their vehicle within minutes, turn off the ignition and call their dealer. The driver’s automobile dealer will in turn make arrangements to have the vehicle towed to the nearest associate dealer for immediate investigation and repair. If the vehicle is not from a dealer, the driver is responsible for making all arrangements to have the vehicle towed and repaired. Failure to do so would cause the vehicle’s warranty to become void and any damage claims would be denied. In older model vehicles, or about 90 percent of vehicles on the road, the “Check Engine!“ light is nothing more than a dummy light, so named for their Category:Home › Other • Pomegranates: A newly discovered superfood • Where did the joke why did the chicken cross the road come from and why is it funny? • Can mothers diagnosed with bipolar disorder make good parents? • Spiritual evolution of human consciousness • Tips for getting a college basketball scholarship • Living with Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) • Caring for the caregiver • Technologys impact on society