What You Should Know About Check Engine Lights

Your Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) can look different in every vehicle you own, sometimes it is a picture illuminated in orange or yellow. Sometimes it is an illuminated phrase such as:

1. Emissions
2. Power Loss
3. Check Engine
4. Service Engine Soon
5. Malfunction Indicated

Malfunction lights are often confused with lights reminding you of regular services. These may be due based on time or mileage elapsed since the last reset of the maintenance system. These lights may say:

1. Maintenance Required
2. Service Required
3. Service Reminder

To avoid damage to your car or truck, you should see an auto specialist who can diagnose and fix the problem.

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Check Engine Lights for Model Years Up to 1995

Check Engine Lights for Model Years 1996 to Present