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Check engine light is on. I got this light 15 days ago and scanned the code and found it was a prob with gas cap.then reset the code. Again after 3 days i got it and reset it.now what could be reason?
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∙ 17y ago
every time you put gas in your car make sure you tighten the gas cap until it clicks three times or more, also if that does not help replace the gas cap and still make sure you tighten it until it clicks.
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