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Yes, be vaguely worried Posted by sam96CS [Email] ![]() ![]() In Reply to: check engine light., derek, Mon, 9 Jun 2008 14:50:37 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
It is true that there are many relatively minor conditions that will result in a check engine light. Including things unrelated to the smell of burning oil. Vague concern is justified.
You definitely should not delay bringing your oil level up to at least the MAX line (I fill mine to the "X" in MAX on the dipstick, as do others who post on this board). This is especially urgent if your 9K has a turbo.
Your mechanic has an OBDII tool that can interface with your car's computer (assuming it is a 96 or newer) and retrieve a code that gives clues about where to find the trouble. Once the problem is fixed, the mechanic can turn off the engine light. If you discover the problem and fix it yourself, then the computer will extinguish the light after you've driven the car a few times.
It is true that disconnecting the battery for a few minutes will turn off the check engine light. But that doesn't correct the problem. It erases information that could help your mechanic pinpoint the problem. It also erases pending trouble codes stored in the computer. And if your car is like mine, disconnecting the battery will make it have to relearn how to idle smoothly.
So top off the oil now and drive like gasoline costs $10 until you get it serviced. Hope the problem is no bid deal to fix.
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