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What To Do When Your Car’s Check Engine Light is On
By:
Milstead Automotive
| Published 06/25/2026
We’ve all been there with our vehicle: we start up our car only to discover that the check engine light is on. While this can be a scary experience, it may not always be an emergency maintenance issue.
Check If the Light is Blinking or Solid
The first step when discovering that your check engine light is on is to assess whether the light is solid on or blinking. If the light is solid, it likely isn’t an emergency, but still shouldn’t be ignored. If the light is flashing, this usually indicates a serious issue with the engine that can quickly cause further damage, and you should not continue driving your vehicle. Calling a tow truck may be necessary. Milstead offers 24-hour towing services: we’re always here to help, no matter the hour.
Tighten Your Gas Cap
Sometimes, a loose gas cap or a faulty gas cap can cause a check engine light to come on, and it’s usually a simple fix. Tightening your gas cap or replacing your gas cap is a good first step when discovering that your check engine light is on and is solid.
Visit a Mechanic
After taking these initial steps to diagnose if there is a simple solution, take your vehicle to a trusted automotive repair shop like Milstead Automotive. Our repair shop is conveniently located in Spring near major roadways like Interstate-45 and the TX-99 toll road. Our towing fleet can tow your vehicle directly to our shop, cutting out the middleman of an outsourced towing company.
Our expert automotive technicians will diagnose and repair the check engine light issue with transparent pricing to get you back on the road and your vehicle functioning as smoothly as possible.
Contact Milstead Automotive for Check Engine Light Diagnostics and Repairs
A check engine light is not something that should be ignored or taken lightly. If you’re experiencing these issues with your vehicle, don’t hesitate to contact Milstead Automotive to get your vehicle back on the road.
