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How To Service a Check Engine/Service Engine Soon

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We’ve all been there. One minute you’re driving on your way to get a coffee when suddenly, a “Service Engine Soon” light illuminates on your dashboard. If you’ve ever wondered how to service a Service Engine Soon light, our team at Feldman Chevrolet of Lansing Service Center is ready to help.

On this page, you’ll learn what a Service Engine Soon light is, what it can mean, how it differs from the Check Engine light, and how our technicians can service your vehicle. Service your Service Engine Soon light and Check Engine light with us today to keep your drives around Lansing, East Lansing, and Grand Ledge, MI, confident.


What Is a Check Engine or Service Engine Soon Light?

Check Engine or Service Engine

If you’ve noticed a red or yellow symbol on your dash that says, “Service Engine Soon,” this is an indicator that could illuminate for multiple reasons. Not to be confused with your Check Engine light, this important symbol could mean you need to bring your vehicle in for routine maintenance soon. Your car may need these changes:

  • Oil service
  • Air filter change
  • Cabin filter change
  • Fluid replacement

While this light coming on is not an emergency, it’s still important. Keeping up with routine recommended maintenance is imperative to the overall health of your vehicle. Before you bring your vehicle to our service center, you can always consult your owner’s manual for any potential remedies or causes.


Service Engine Soon vs Check Engine

Check Engine or Service Engine

The Service Engine Soon light and the Check Engine light are often confused. While both do point to potential problems under the hood, these lights differ in severity. The Service Engine Soon light is typically pointing to minor changes that your vehicle needs, like a service you would get done during routine maintenance.

On the other hand, the Check Engine light typically points to more serious damage under the hood, such as powertrain troubles. While there is some overlap between the two, your Service Engine Soon light typically points to minor issues, while your Check Engine light might be telling you that something more severe is going on.

Either way, bringing in your vehicle when either of these lights illuminate is your best bet. Driving with either of these lights illuminated may allow more serious problems to arise. Schedule a visit at our service center to have your vehicle diagnosed!


How We Can Service Your Service Engine Soon Light

Check Engine or Service Engine

When you bring your vehicle into our Chevy service center, you’ll be in great hands with one of our skilled technicians. With years of experience under their belts, they can diagnose your vehicle in a jiffy.

In terms of servicing a Service Engine Soon light, our technicians will run diagnostics on your engine to pinpoint the problem. From there, they will make any necessary replacements and check all systems that this light could be pointing to.



Service Your Service Engine Soon Light With Us!

Want to become a master of your Service Engine Soon light? Want to have it diagnosed to make all your Lansing, East Lansing, and Grand Ledge, Michigan, drives smooth sailing and confident? Schedule your appointment at Feldman Chevrolet of Lansing Service Center today.


Contact Us

Feldman Chevrolet of Lansing

2801 E MICHIGAN AVE
LANSING, MI 48912
Driving Directions
Sales 517-336-3364
Service 517-325-9137
Parts 517-253-9888
Monday 8:30AM - 9:00PM
Tuesday 8:30AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday 8:30AM - 6:00PM
Thursday 8:30AM - 9:00PM
Friday 8:30AM - 6:00PM
Saturday 8:30AM - 4:00PM
Sunday Closed
Monday 7:00AM - 5:30PM
Tuesday 7:00AM - 5:30PM
Wednesday 7:00AM - 5:30PM
Thursday 7:00AM - 5:30PM
Friday 7:00AM - 5:30PM
Saturday 8:00AM - 1:00PM
Sunday Closed
Monday 7:00AM - 5:30AM
Tuesday 7:00AM - 5:30PM
Wednesday 7:00AM - 5:30PM
Thursday 7:00AM - 5:30PM
Friday 7:00AM - 5:30PM
Saturday 8:00AM - 1:00PM
Sunday Closed