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santanu_banerji
Hi:
1) I had earlier posted a problem that the check engine light had
suddnly come up... Thanks to the readers of this forum, some suggested
that I should check the gas cap. The gas cap was indeed loose and I had
tightened it... The light stayed on for a few days (about 7 days, I
think) and now it's gone . Seems like for good, because I have driven
about 200 miles after it was turned off. Don't know if that was really
the problem.. I hope it was the gas cap and I am glad I did not take it
to the shop. So thanks to Michael Pardee (and some others also), who
gave a correct diagnosis.. Here is the excerpt from Michael's mail:
"
The question is "why did the light come on?" The answer requires an
OBDII
scanner to read the codes. In the meantime, make sure the gas cap is
tight.
Loose gas caps probably account for more than half of all "check
engine"
light episodes. If the cap is loose, even a little bit, the light will
stay
on for several days of driving after you tighten it.
"
How much more accurate can one get it?
!!!! THANKS MICHAEL..!!!!
2) My car has very close to 90k miles on it, now the SERVICE light got
turned on. When I start the car, it turns on and stays for about 1 mile
of drive, then it turns off . The owner's manual indicates that it's
normal since my car is approaching 90K miles. I called a Volvo Dealer
and another Europian Auto specialist. Both of them are quoting close to
$800.00 for pretty similar services (some of which I don't need, such
as Tire rotation, Oil change, Air Filter etc.. I have brand new tires
and recently change oil and air filter.). Here is the question: Is
$700.00 fare? If not what should be a fare charge for this service?
Thanks in advance for responding..
- Santanu
1) I had earlier posted a problem that the check engine light had
suddnly come up... Thanks to the readers of this forum, some suggested
that I should check the gas cap. The gas cap was indeed loose and I had
tightened it... The light stayed on for a few days (about 7 days, I
think) and now it's gone . Seems like for good, because I have driven
about 200 miles after it was turned off. Don't know if that was really
the problem.. I hope it was the gas cap and I am glad I did not take it
to the shop. So thanks to Michael Pardee (and some others also), who
gave a correct diagnosis.. Here is the excerpt from Michael's mail:
"
The question is "why did the light come on?" The answer requires an
OBDII
scanner to read the codes. In the meantime, make sure the gas cap is
tight.
Loose gas caps probably account for more than half of all "check
engine"
light episodes. If the cap is loose, even a little bit, the light will
stay
on for several days of driving after you tighten it.
"
How much more accurate can one get it?
!!!! THANKS MICHAEL..!!!!
2) My car has very close to 90k miles on it, now the SERVICE light got
turned on. When I start the car, it turns on and stays for about 1 mile
of drive, then it turns off . The owner's manual indicates that it's
normal since my car is approaching 90K miles. I called a Volvo Dealer
and another Europian Auto specialist. Both of them are quoting close to
$800.00 for pretty similar services (some of which I don't need, such
as Tire rotation, Oil change, Air Filter etc.. I have brand new tires
and recently change oil and air filter.). Here is the question: Is
$700.00 fare? If not what should be a fare charge for this service?
Thanks in advance for responding..
- Santanu