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_Matchabuu_
06/07/19 2:41:05 PM
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apparently its just saying I need scheduled maintenance soon (in 800ish miles?) but I work all weekend Im supposed to be going out of town again Monday

I wish I was old enough to rent a car instead of putting a shit ton of miles on mine. Still cheaper than flying tho

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_Matchabuu_
06/07/19 4:43:50 PM
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Actually I dont think Ill drive 800 miles in that timeframe so Ill wait I think...
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0xDEFECADE
06/07/19 4:44:58 PM
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I'll pray for you
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MC_BatCommander
06/07/19 4:46:12 PM
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Wait so is it the actual check engine light or just the oil change reminder
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_Matchabuu_
06/07/19 4:46:35 PM
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I mean I wont go 800 miles in that timeframe and its just an oil change

Its just annoying how quickly Im racking up miles on my new ass car
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_Matchabuu_
06/07/19 4:47:31 PM
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MC_BatCommander posted...
Wait so is it the actual check engine light or just the oil change reminder


Its a Mazda so I think the wrench sign is for both (idk if anyone else here can c/d that). I did some investigation and its a maintenance reminder. I realize I sound ignorant but this is my first car
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Super Saiyan 3 Goku
06/07/19 4:50:28 PM
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A check engine light and a regular maintenance indicator are not the same thing. A CEL can be anything from a dead O2 sensor to a loose gas cap.
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_Matchabuu_
06/07/19 5:00:07 PM
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Super Saiyan 3 Goku posted...
A check engine light and a regular maintenance indicator are not the same thing. A CEL can be anything from a dead O2 sensor to a loose gas cap.


Fair enough. Again Im intelligent but not when it comes to car stuff.
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CanuckCowboy
06/07/19 5:06:15 PM
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You can fix that with a piece of tape. >_>
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RoboLaserGandhi
06/07/19 5:07:39 PM
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Invest in a code reader. That way you'll never have to go to a mechanic just to know what's wrong and you can decide for yourself before taking action, and whether or not you actually need to.
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Kraidette
06/07/19 5:09:47 PM
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My check engine light has been on for 6 years.
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Master_Bass
06/07/19 5:16:08 PM
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Kraidette posted...
My check engine light has been on for 6 years.

Well did you check on the engine?!
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_Matchabuu_
06/07/19 5:17:38 PM
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CanuckCowboy posted...
You can fix that with a piece of tape. >_>


:P

Master_Bass posted...
Kraidette posted...
My check engine light has been on for 6 years.

Well did you check on the engine?!


?!
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Kraidette
06/07/19 6:44:39 PM
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Master_Bass posted...
Kraidette posted...
My check engine light has been on for 6 years.

Well did you check on the engine?!


Yes.
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Hanky_Bannister
06/07/19 6:45:15 PM
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Better than in the middle of the trip
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treewojima
06/07/19 6:49:07 PM
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In some Ford models, they were stupid enough to make certain transmission issues trip the wrench light instead of the standard check engine light symbol. Drove me nuts as a service advisor.
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DragonMaster525
06/07/19 6:50:38 PM
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If it was actually a Check Engine light, just go to an Autozone, they will scan that for you for free.
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_Matchabuu_
06/07/19 6:51:35 PM
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DragonMaster525 posted...
If it was actually a Check Engine light, just go to an Autozone, they will scan that for you for free.


Yea Ill get it maintenanceded soon
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Cornmuffins
06/07/19 6:53:00 PM
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Take it to Autozone or O'Reilly or something, they'll usually check it out for you for free. Just be sure to call ahead so you don't waste your time.
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Cornmuffins
06/07/19 6:53:20 PM
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Damn I'm too slow
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