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Portland - North Lombard Street

Car & Engine Diagnostic Testing in Portland, Oregon

Optimize Your Engine with Diagnostic Services

Every vehicle owner wants to optimize their engine performance, and to keep their car running like it’s brand new for as long as possible. The only way to make that happen is through regular maintenance. Get your oil changed, rotate your tires, take your car in for an occasional alignment—and of course, pay attention to your engine diagnostics. When the Check Engine light comes on, that’s your car’s way of telling you that it needs a little bit of extra attention. Bring your car into Meineke #1255 in Portland, OR and we’ll walk you through the next steps.

Checking Your Engine Light

Basically, when the engine lights come on, it means there’s a problem with your vehicle. Sometimes, it ends up being a fairly minor issue; in other cases, it proves to be major. Regardless, the only way to know what’s going on with your engine—and how you can repair it—is to have diagnostic tests run by trained experts. That’s where we come in. At Meineke #1255 in Portland, OR, we can help you figure out why that Check Engine light came on, and what you need to do to keep your car in tip-top shape.

What Does the Check Engine Light Mean?

But what could the Check Engine light mean, exactly? It could be any number of issues, some of them quite serious—like problems with the fuel tank, the transmission, or the electrical system. While it’s safe to drive your car to Meineke #1255 in Portland, OR to have the diagnostic tests run, you don’t want to delay. The longer you leave your Check Engine light unaddressed, the more likely it is that the problem will get worse.

Running Full Diagnostics

So if your Check Engine light ever does come on, bring it in to our techs. We’ll first run the diagnostic code, and confirm the underlying issue. Then, we’ll conduct any other tests that are needed—whether that means an actual road test of just a visual inspection. Then, we’ll let you know what kind of maintenance or repairs are needed. And, we’ll handle the work right here in Meineke #1255 in Portland, OR—getting you back on the road as quickly as possible!

Where Can You Find Help with Engine Diagnostics?

At Meineke #1255 in Portland, OR, we’re always happy to handle engine diagnostics for our customers, and to assist with vehicle maintenance however we can. Additionally, though, we’re here to help you save money! Our services are always affordable, and we also have a Coupon page we encourage you to visit. Here, you can see if there are any current promos or discounts that apply to our diagnostic services. Check it out now, and remember to call our technicians the next time your Check Engine light switches on.