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Most of the time when it comes on and off its something with the air mixture or the exhaust gas. Could mean the O2 sensor is bad or you need a tune up. Possibly the air filter is just dirty. Most other issues cause the light to come on and stay on until you restart the car.

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Q: Hello I have a 1995 S10 pickup it's a 2.2L 4 speed auto and the check engine light comes and and off once in a while what could this mean?
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