While that ominous orange symbol on your dash most often is not alerting you to immediate catastrophe, it does require immediate attention, especially if it's blinking! If you, like many people, are unsure what the light means, check out this video! In this video, Andy demystifies the check engine light, talks about some common causes, and why you should stop driving as soon as possible if the light is blinking! He also covers some easy ways for you to scan your car or truck's computer to get to the answer to "why is the check engine light on?"
How to use a scan tool: • Check Engine Light on ...
0:00 Did your check engine light come on?
0:12 What is a check engine light?
0:30 Whats the difference between MIL, DTC, SES, and CEL?
1:14 Should you drive with a check engine light on?
1:23 Can you drive with a flashing check engine light?
1:44 Would a check engine light come on for no reason?
2:18 Will low oil cause a check engine light to come on?
3:05 What if the check engine light goes away?
3:43 Can you turn off the check engine light?
4:02 Does the scan tool tell me what to replace on my car?
4:25 What is a readiness test?
4:44 Can I clear the check engine light to pass inspection?
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