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Check Engine Light Tips
1. The Check Engine light tells you the computer found a problem with your vehicle's running condition.
2. If the vehicle is driving OK, a Check Engine light is not a reason to pull over. But get the problem fixed soon.
3. In testing areas, you will fail your emissions test if the Check Engine light is on.
4. Fuel economy generally suffers when the Check Engine light is on.
5. An extended warranty covers emissions-related components that can trigger the Check Engine light. More information is at: epa.gov/obd/warranties.htm.
6. When the Check Engine light is on, one or more "trouble code(s)" are stored in the computer.
7. You can read and erase trouble codes using inexpensive code-reader tools from auto-parts stores; the tools are very easy to use.
8. The problems identified by the codes are frequently easy to fix (such as a loose gas cap), but some are complex, requiring professional diagnosis.
9. A trouble code indicates a circuit where the problem was identified, not necessarily the component itself. Diagnosis is often necessary.
10. The Haynes OBD-II Techbook (Book #10206) is your source for late-model code information. If you have a 1995 or earlier model, get Book #10205. Both books can be found in the Techbook section of this site.
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| October 23, 2009 | Tampa Bay International Auto Show
Tampa Convention Center | The Tampa Bay International Auto Show is presented by the Greater Tampa Bay Automobile Dealers Association, Inc. and produced by Motor Trend Auto Shows, LLC, the nation’s largest auto show producer and part of the Source Interlink Companies, Inc. The...(MORE)
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| October 29, 2009 | Central California Auto Show
Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center | Don’t miss the latest vehicles at the 2010-model Central California Auto Show where the latest new cars, crossovers, sport-utility vehicles, trucks, hybrids and more roll into the Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center. Check out the specialty displays and see the...(MORE)
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| October 30, 2009 | Hot Import Nights
Alltel Stadium / Metropolitan Park | Now in its tenth year, Hot Import Nights (HIN) is positioned at the forefront of the sport compact car culture. Hot Import Nights is the leading lifestyle car show featuring hundreds of thousands of attendees, hundreds of the nation's top...(MORE)
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| November 1, 2009 | Amp Energy 500
Talladega Superspeedway | Talladega Superspeedway is over-the-top excitement on and off the track. Plan ahead to stay on property in one of the track's hundreds of acres of overnight parks, and a fun and carefree weekend will be your payoff. Like a mongoose...(MORE)
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| November 6, 2009 | Connecticut International Auto Show
Connecticut Convention Center | The Connecticut International Auto Show is the premier showcase of the best of the newest model year import and domestic vehicles -- cars, vans, crossovers, light trucks and sport utilities. With the best car lines under one roof, it's...(MORE)
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| November 8, 2009 | Dickies 500
Texas Motor Speedway | As they say, everything is bigger in Texas -including the tailgating. Bruton Smith took his blueprint of Charlotte and ran with it all the way to Texas. The speedway has specific routes for inbound and outbound traffic. Check the track\'s...(MORE)
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| November 13, 2009 | Sacramento International Auto Show
Cal Expo | Indoor and outdoor display space featuring 2010 models from Acura, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Lexus, Lincoln, Mercury, Mazda, Scion, Subaru and Toyota. Plus Car Clubs, Alternative Transportation Options, Racecars from Infineon and Mazda Laguna-Seca Raceways,...(MORE)
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| November 15, 2009 | Checker O\'Reilly Auto Parts 500 presented by Pennzoil
Phoenix International Raceway | There are many ways to get to the speedway, but all paths lead to Vineyard Road. A detailed map will help you find any alternate roads to get off Vineyard as soon as possible and cut over to the interstate...(MORE)
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| December 12, 2009 | Hot Import Nights
Firebird Raceway | Now in its tenth year, Hot Import Nights (HIN) is positioned at the forefront of the sport compact car culture. Hot Import Nights is the leading lifestyle car show featuring hundreds of thousands of attendees, hundreds of the nation\'s top...(MORE)
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