Explain to your (new) mechanic what you told us here so he would know it's not an isolated issue.

Anonymous wrote:I would take it to a different mechanic. It sounds like you have an engine problem causing a secondary issue (like not properly burning the gas) that sets off the diagnostic sensors but has not been solved through the prior repairs. So you are chasing some issue that is difficult to identify based solely on the sensor data.

Thank you!

I would take it to a different mechanic. It sounds like you have an engine problem causing a secondary issue (like not properly burning the gas) that sets off the diagnostic sensors but has not been solved through the prior repairs. So you are chasing some issue that is difficult to identify based solely on the sensor data.

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Anonymous wrote:Op, you need to take your car to a shop with good reputation. Use something like Checkbooks to identify shops that people recommend.

Thank you for the Checkbooks suggestion. I found one shop and would take it to them.

The Madison Shell that I used, was suggesting "we should try this and see".

Of course. They make more money that way. Good luck.

Anonymous wrote:Op, you need to take your car to a shop with good reputation. Use something like Checkbooks to identify shops that people recommend.

Thank you for the Checkbooks suggestion. I found one shop and would take it to them.

The Madison Shell that I used, was suggesting "we should try this and see".

Op, you need to take your car to a shop with good reputation. Use something like Checkbooks to identify shops that people recommend.

Btw, you can buy the hand-held equipment for the diagnostic check. It also will clear the "Check Engine Light", as often it's a problem with the sensors

Anonymous wrote:Try different mechanic. Where are you? and which one did you use?

Oakton.

Thank you! I would go there.

Anonymous wrote:when the light is on, the run a diagnostic. I would go to an auto store like Adv and see if they can run it for you to see exactly what needs fixing before deciding on anything

Given her history, I don't think that will be much use but I guess it wouldn't hurt.

Adv = Advance Auto Parts store OP

Anonymous wrote:when the light is on, the run a diagnostic. I would go to an auto store like Adv and see if they can run it for you to see exactly what needs fixing before deciding on anything

Thank you! What is an Adv store?

when the light is on, the run a diagnostic. I would go to an auto store like Adv and see if they can run it for you to see exactly what needs fixing before deciding on anything

Try different mechanic. Where are you? and which one did you use?

Before the warning indicator came, Carvana is quoting $4200 to sell.

I want to buy a Minivan in 1 year when hopefully prices are down a little.

My 2007 Honda CRV with 150K miles had an engine sign on the warning. So I got it checked it out and mechanic said it was one of the 4 cylinder combustion chambers coils that need replaced and engine cleaned. Cost $900.

Exactly one week and 120 miles later, again had an engine sign on the warning and this time they charged $400 for engine coolant change and what not.

6 days and 35 miles later, again had an engine sign on the warning.

We have two cars and hardly ever need the 2nd car. Maybe like 5-6 times in a year but would like to keep it if ever there is a conflict with kids schedules and we need both cars.

What would you recommend?

Go back to the same mechanic? Go to a different mechanic? Sell the car?