Indepentent Auto Service place - Stillwater?

[Parks 788]

My son is at OSU. His 2017 Ram 1500 had his check engine light go on a couple days ago. Had him check the engine oil and it's fine. Said it runs fine and seems fine but need to get it checked. We used the local Ram dealer out West of town last year and their CS was less than decent.

Yall who live in the area have a good and honest independent auto mechanics shop I can have my kid take his truck to for diagnosis /repair since it's out of warranty? Or should I just grin and bear it and take it to the dealership in Stillwater?

 

[SlugSlinger]

Go to an auto parts store and get the codes. If he doesn’t want to do a repair, at least he’ll have an idea of the problem.

I hate going into a situation blind.

 

[Shoot Summ]

Stillwater Automotive, the owner is a member here, absolutely the best. He took care of my kids when they were at OSU many times.

@imhntn

 

[918evo]

Go to an auto parts store and get the codes. If he doesn’t want to do a repair, at least he’ll have an idea of the problem.

I hate going into a situation blind.

^This. With the code, you can call ahead and get a ballpark on what a repair might entail or google/youtube it and fix it yourself. I recommend investing in a cheap(<$30) bluetooth obd2 device that will read the P codes. Sometimes it will throw a code for something simple like forgetting to screw the gas cap all the way tight. Saves time and money

 

[Okie_dave]

I have a Veepeak BT in all my newer cars. Like $14 on amazon and app is free.

Read the code, reset it, and see if it comes back. Research the code on the Web in between.

 

[SPDguns]

Have him go to autozone and they will pull the code. Then go to Stillwater Automotive.

 

[SlugSlinger]

I have a Veepeak BT in all my newer cars. Like $14 on amazon and app is free.

Read the code, reset it, and see if it comes back. Research the code on the Web in between.

I’ve got this in my jeep. I’ve also have a cool app that works with most Chrysler/ Dodge / Jeep vehicles.

This app can program my Jeep, gives live data, can test components by activating parts, etc. it’s awesome.

 

[dlbleak]

Could be something simple like @918evo said. I’ve seen a bad batch of gas give an O2 sensor a code. Erase it and it never comes back.

 

[cowadle]

The check engine light is a cation for the fuel or emissions system. Tell your son to find a station that sells top tier label gas and away from alcohol for a couple of tanks . The light might go out. I have seen gas caps cause this also.

 

[KroyWen]

I recommend SHORTS AUTOMATIVE, 405-624-1191. He has helped my son while at OSU several times. Seems to be very honest, good prices. Has actually saved us money.