Don't you just hate when your car's check engine light comes on and you are stuck in the middle of nowhere? You car has a warning system in place to help you to know when it's time to take it in for service. How do you know what the light means? Well there is a code that the engine computer generates that can tell you what is going on with your car.
The check engine light has been known to represent a loose gas cap or a spark plug misfire. On more serious occasions the light can represent an oil leak or a blown head gasket. If your light comes on it does not mean that your car won't start and move down the road but rather the car will be operating in safe mode until the problem is fixed. The local dealership or your local auto parts store can scan the engine code and give you advice on what to fix first if there is a major problem.
The check engine light has been known to represent a loose gas cap or a spark plug misfire. On more serious occasions the light can represent an oil leak or a blown head gasket. If your light comes on it does not mean that your car won't start and move down the road but rather the car will be operating in safe mode until the problem is fixed. The local dealership or your local auto parts store can scan the engine code and give you advice on what to fix first if there is a major problem.
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