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Old 06-06-2014, 10:38 PM
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Driving in normal conditions at 28,000 mark service engine light comes on... Felt no noticeable difference in engine or driving ...

Any ideas what is going on?
Old 06-07-2014, 12:01 AM
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Maybe time for an oil change? You may need to reset the reminders. Find a Durametric.
Old 06-07-2014, 10:30 AM
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Service engine light is a "normal" reminder. Now a "check Engine Light" or CEL is not a good thing. Maybe not terrible but not great either. Get it serviced and reset & you will be good!
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Hmm. Had oil changed 1500 miles ago..
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[QUOTE="mastermsu;11423980"]Hmm. Had oil changed 1500 miles ago. And it does say check engine visit workshop"
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It does say check engine service workshop"
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Originally Posted by mastermsu
Hmm. Had oil changed 1500 miles ago..
How many months ago? By who? Did they reset the service reminder at that oil change?
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Had it done by lmn motorsports in Virginia at 26500 miles on 11/26/2013 ...
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^based on that info, they probably did not reset it at the 11/26/13 service.
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That's what I'm thinking... Seemed strange that it hit that exactly at the 28000 mile mark.. Of course this is the one weekend the wife and I are going on a road trip...

Thinking it is a reminder for the 6 year tune up or oil change of which were all done at 26000...
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If it says "check engine visit workshop" then it is NOT a service reminder - it is a check engine light. If it is not yellow or red, it is not an emergency, and probably means that something is out of adjustment or not sealed properly. The most common causes for this type of warning is an improperly secured or loose gas cap or oil filler cap.
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It is yellow?
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Originally Posted by fgv1it
If it says "check engine visit workshop" then it is NOT a service reminder - it is a check engine light. If it is not yellow or red, it is not an emergency, and probably means that something is out of adjustment or not sealed properly. The most common causes for this type of warning is an improperly secured or loose gas cap or oil filler cap.
Thanks everyone for all the help..

Just drove 70 miles.. Car feels great.. Thinking either something needs to be tightened oil? or service reset by computer
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Check your gas cap, if not properly on or leaking you will get the light.
Could also be your O2 sensor.
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Any long or moderately long trips, I take my durametric cable with me (and laptop) for such instances. The light would drive me crazy if I do not know what is going on.


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