Date: 2010-03-31 06:43 pm (UTC)
Don't worry just yet, it happens to all cars sometimes.

It can be something simple as just having a mechanic resetting the computer to replacing a sensor that can cost like 20USD. The question really depends on how many things need to come out of the hood to do so. :P

Anywho, I've heard during my time in mechanic class that the check engine light pops up after at times like 15k, 50k, 100k, etc so that owners would go and do preventative care. Check belts and whatnot but it's possible that it could involve the fuel pump wiring.

As for the tire, I doubt it, I mean there are chips in cars nowadays that tell you about tire pressure and whatnot so there should be a special icon in your dashboard. Check your manual about that.

As for the oil, you gotta be careful with that stuff. Considering your car has an I-4 engine, having four valves, 4 quarts and then alittle bit more should be what you need to add. I take it that you haven't changed the filter, and that's a possibility. But I'm more worried about letting the oil get low. But if that was the case, the oil lamp would have lit up. That's a scary light you should never want to see on. :x

I presume that when you drove your car there really wasn't any difference in performance?

It could be the spark plugs, or the distributor, it all depends on what that code says.

If it misfired, that would be your culprit. A misfired is when one valve doesn't go off like it's suppose to and you'll probably notice the difference in power.

Buuut if there is nothing noticeable in your driving then my guess is a sensor.

Buy one of those OBD II sensors, and then return it when you're done. Check out their return policy to make sure they'll take it back. Or take it to a mechanic that can test it/fix it for ya.

If the fluids are where they're suppose to be, and the hoses are all fine then the problem most likely lies somewhere in the engine, or the exhaust.

I hope you find the solution to all that. A hassle I know, I'm going through a bit of car troubles myself. It's Spring fault I say! :]
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