Your check engine light, sometimes referred to as the Malfunction Indicator Lamp, or simply the ?warning light? is something you should have checked out as soon as possible.A warning light could be something as simple as a loose gas cap or as intensive as a misfiring or engine overheating which can lead to a much worse, and more expensive, repair.
The check engine light comes in red, orange, and yellow depending on the vehicles manufacturer.
The Check Engine light will require a mechanic with a special computer diagnostic tool to decipher the code and troubleshoot the problem
Some common codes can be caused by- Loose Gas Cap
- Various Bad Sensors
- Bad Catalytic Converter
- Bad Thermostat
- Bad Ignition Coils
- Damaged Air Filter
- Bad Evaporative Purge Solenoid