Posted on 2/14/2025
CarMD’s list of top 10 causes of the check engine light for 2024 provides an interesting glimpse at the auto maintenance and repairs in 2024. At Oceanworks in Berkeley we full range of auto care, including check engine light diagnostics and repairs. Check engine light (CEL) can come “on” for hundreds of reasons, but here are the top 10 according to CarMD (which analyzes millions of reports every year): 1) Catalytic converter replacement – no, catalytic converters do not fail at a higher rate than before, but they still get stolen at a high rate, that’s why catalytic converter replacement is still first on the list. 2) Oxygen sensor replacement – oxygen sensors live in a difficult environment, and can fail, in addition, they are often damaged when thieves steal catalytic ... read more