check engine light on,getting poor gas mileage on 1996 Plymouth neon
Check engine light comes on, mileage drops, may end up toasting a cylinder coil which is a cylinder misfire or flashing check engine light.
Yes, a defective fuel cap will make the check engine light come on. It will alert the car that its not getting good gas mileage.
No. The check engine light comes on when the computer has detected a malfunction and set a code.
There are pages and pages of things that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked with a scantool. Then the code can be diagnosed and repaired.
A service engine light is not the same as a check engine light. In most instances the service engine light means you are in need of an oil/filter change. Refer to your owners manual to see what is needed at the mileage you are at on your vehicle. If you are talking about the check engine light then take the vehicle to a professional for repair.
No, the "Check Engine" light will only come on if there is a problem with the emissions system. Do not confuse this light with the "Maintenance Required" light which does come on at a set mileage to alert you that maintenance needs to be performed.
Check engine light will appear, engine may run poorly and fuel mileage will drop.
Poor performance, poor fuel mileage and may trip the check engine light.
The only ways to improve mileage are to check tire pressures, replace spark plugs, replace air filter, repair any causes for the check engine light to be on.....
MAKE CERTAIN that that is all that it is and not signalling the failure of some vehicle system! If it is TRULY the 'check engine' light it is probably signalling that you've gone past the recommended mileage for an oil change.
A check engine light displaying on a Volvo V40 means maintenance is needed on the car. Check the car's instruction manuals to see each mileage checkup recommended by the manufacturer.Ê
That is the check engine light.That is the check engine light.