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Will it harm your engine to drive with the check engine light on?
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∙ 10y ago
My answer really won't help. Sometimes it can harm the vehicle sometimes not. If perhaps the calalytic ccnverter is plugged, yes it can damage the engine. Usually if the car performs as normal,
no real damage will occur.
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Check engine light flashing on Isuzu rodeo?
A flashing check engine light means that you have a problem with your engine that may cause harm to the catalytic converter.
What harm or danger could occur by driving while service engine light is on steady?
You can drive the car but should have the vehicle checked soon as possible. BUT if the service engine soon light is flashing, stop the vehicle when it is safe to do so then shut off the engine immediately. If you continue to drive the vehicle with the service engine soon light flashing you will do catastrophic damage to the catalytic converter(s).
What will happen to your car if you drive it around with no gas cap?
On vehicle built since 1996 this will cause the check engine light to come on but no real harm will be done. You need the gas cap to prevent any debris from entering the fuel tank and clogging the fuel filter.
The check engine light on your 1997 Plymouth breeze is on Personnel at a parts store said it was most likely a faulty gas cap you changed it reset the computer and drove approx 100 miles its back on?
your car is notorious for this problem. the only harm done is that it causes that annoying light to come on, other than that, youre safe. your car is notorious for this problem. the only harm done is that it causes that annoying light to come on, other than that, youre safe. There are hundereds of items that can turn the check engine light on. If it is setting the "gas cap" codes it has a vapor leak between the fuel tank and the engine.
What does the check engine light mean on a 2002 Kia Sportage?
The check engine light comes on and stays on when a problem is detected by the self diagnosis system of your vehicle. Generally, the problem is in the emissions or something that is affecting the effectiveness of the emissions, but other causes can trigger the light to come on, too. To determine the cause, the vehicle will need to be taken to AutoZone or a shop that has an OBD2 scanner, or for 1995 and earlier models, an OBD1 scanner, While a scanner will not give you the magic answer, it will give you a code that narrows down the problem area. A flashing check engine light is an indication of a severe misfire or problem that is likely to harm your engine. Immediate diagnosis and service is needed.
Does Engine check P1457 Honda accord cause damage to car?
No, it will not harm the engine. P1457 will not harm the engine nor will it make the engine run bad. It just means the EVAP canister & the related system of hoses & valves is not airtight as it should be. You have a leak somewhere.
How do you check the transmission fluid level on a 2003 ford explorer?
Transmission fluid can only be checked with the engine and transmission at normal operating temperature. You will need to drive about 5 miles to achieve this. If you check it with the engine cold you will get a false reading and could do more harm than good if you added fluid. Leave the engine running and then check the dipstick level. If it needs fluid, at a little bit at a time then check the level again. Overfilling will cause irreparable damage to the transmission.
If the exhuast is gone and you drive it will it harm the engine?
No it won't hurt the engine BUT you could get carbon monoxide in the car. Don't sit in a parked car with the engine running if your exhaust is bad - it could kill you.
What happens when you accidentally put coolant where motor oil goes?
You drain the oil immediately. If you run the engine with coolant mixed with the oil you will do serious harm to the engine. If you continue to drive it in this condition you will destroy the engine.
What does the engine warning light symbol mean on a Dodge Caliber?
The check engine light comes on and stays on when a problem is detected by the self diagnosis system of your vehicle. Generally, the problem is in the emissions or something that is affecting the effectiveness of the emissions, but other causes can trigger the light to come on, too. To determine the cause, the vehicle will need to be taken to AutoZone or a shop that has an OBD2 scanner, or for 1995 and earlier models, an OBD1 scanner, While a scanner will not give you the magic answer, it will give you a code that narrows down the problem area. A flashing check engine light is an indication of a severe misfire or problem that is likely to harm your engine. Immediate diagnosis and service is needed.
Will low sulfur diesel fuel harm new diesel engines?
It shuoldn't but I would check with the manufacture of the diesel engine you have..
Why does light not harm us but exposing UV radiation does harm us?
that depends on the frequency of the rays of light.
