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Aug 20, 2026

Check engine light: when to worry

Steady or flashing — the difference matters.

Steady light: book a scan this week. It may be as small as a loose gas cap.

Flashing light: a misfire is overheating the catalytic converter. Stop driving.

Don't just clear the code — it erases the data we need to find the cause.