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Will It Damage my Engine if I Continue to Drive my Car with the Check Engine Light On?

Will It Damage my Engine if I Continue to Drive my Car with the Check Engine Light On?

When your vehicle's check engine light suddenly illuminates the dashboard, it indicates something is wrong. However, you have no idea what it could be. One question will automatically come to your mind. Should you keep driving or immediately pull over? The check engine light is connected to your vehicle's onboard diagnostic system. It is designed to illuminate (usually in a yellow light) when there is something wrong with the intricate connection of the car sensors and components. The check engine light is among those important notifications. It is located just by the car's steering wheel. The issues are conveniently stored on the system's trouble code to be decrypted by an electronic scan tool. So, Can I keep Driving? Whether to pull over or keep driving will depend on the specific behavior of the check engine light. Here is a simple procedure to follow: Check if the Engine Light is Flashing If the check engine light flashes for more than 6 seconds, it might indic ... read more

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