Engine repair in Las Vegas
ABC Tires & Auto Repair repairs gasoline and diesel engines at 3139 E Charleston Blvd in East Las Vegas: check engine lights, misfires, overheating and oil problems. A check engine light can mean something minor or something that gets more serious and more costly if it is ignored, so have it inspected.1
ABC Tires & Auto Repair, 3139 E Charleston Blvd, East Las Vegas. Serving drivers and fleets across the Las Vegas valley.
Signs your engine needs a look
- The check engine light is on. Steady means get it checked soon; flashing is more serious and can damage the catalytic converter, so avoid driving further.2
- Rough running, misfires, lower fuel economy or a sluggish response, which failing spark plugs or ignition coils can cause.3
- The temperature needle heading for the red. Pull over and shut the engine off.4
- Low oil. An engine short on oil can overheat, and one starved of oil can seize.45
What happens if it is left
Oil changes and the owner's manual
There is no single oil-change mileage that fits every engine. Most have a recommended interval of 5,000 to 7,500 miles, and the owner's manual comes first.6 AAA also says to follow the manual's definition of severe service.7 Short trips, heat, dust, towing and long idling are the kind of use that definition is written for, and Las Vegas driving has plenty of all of them.
Gasoline or diesel, bring the engine in with the symptoms you have noticed: when the light came on, what it sounds like, whether it runs hot. For diesel-specific systems (DEF, the particulate filter, glow plugs) see Diesel repair.
Heat and stop-and-go
Las Vegas averages about 78 days a year at 100°F or hotter.8 AAA says engines work extra hard in summer and the cooling system is what protects them from overheating.9 Stop-and-go traffic adds to it, because the engine idles more than it does on the highway.4 If your engine runs hot, start with the cooling system.
Questions people ask
Can I keep driving with the check engine light on?
A steady light needs attention soon but does not usually mean you need roadside help. A flashing light is more serious and can damage the catalytic converter, so avoid driving further.2
How often should I change my oil?
What damage can overheating do to an engine?
An engine that overheats can warp cylinder heads, blow head gaskets and, in extreme cases, crack the engine block.5
Is engine repair expensive?
It depends on the vehicle and on what it needs, so this site lists no costs. Call (702) 432-6371 with the year, make and model and what is happening, or bring it in: walk-ins are welcome.
How long does engine repair take?
It depends on the vehicle, the parts it needs and the day's work in the shop, so we do not promise a time here. Call (702) 432-6371 and ask before you come, or walk in during shop hours.
Related services
Bring it in
Walk in or call ahead. We speak English and Spanish at the counter.
Sources for the facts on this page
- DOE/EPA fueleconomy.gov, Keeping Your Vehicle in Shape
- AAA, 13 Common Car Problems Explained
- AAA (Auto Club Group), My Check Engine Light Is On. What Do I Do?
- AAA, Car Overheating: 8 Causes and Solutions
- AAA (Auto Club Group), Car Fluids Check
- AAA, Time-Stamped Car Maintenance Checklist
- AAA, Car Care: Fluids (PDF)
- NOAA/NWS Las Vegas, Number of Days With a Specific Temperature (PDF)
- AAA, Extreme Heat Presents Invisible Danger to Motorists and Vehicles