Why is My Check Engine Light On?
“Now what?” is likely what you are thinking when your “check engine” service light comes on as you are driving. Nothing is more disconcerting than to see that particular light come on in your dash, especially if you are miles from your destination. What To Do: Of course your best plan of action will be to call and make an appointment with your auto mechanic, to find out exactly what's going on with your car’s engine that caused the light to come on. If the light is flashing, the situation is more serious and you should pull over immediately, turn your engine off, and plan not to use the vehicle until it is appraised. If the light is blinking steadily, in general it is presumed safe to drive a short distance, as long as you have your engine diagnosed as soon as possible. Some cars display different colors that indicate certain issues. If the check engine light is yellow or orange, it means you need service soon, if it's red, you need to pull over...