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Severe emissions problem. Fix this ASAP.

To dig a little deeeper into the answer, It also may be a lown head-gasket. I recommend using a friend that knows alot about cars and buying the parts used. Letting a motor repair shop do it can cost you around $1,400!!!!!!!!

Could be a Sticky Egr valve. Replace or clean.

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If the check engine light is flashing , that indicates that an engine cylinder

misfire has been detected . You can drive the vehicle in for repair , just avoid any

rapid acceleration or deceleration because you can damage the catalytic

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