service engine soon what dose that mean

Asked by iyad Dec 28, 2012 at 02:27 PM about the 1999 Pontiac Grand Am 4 Dr SE Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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tenspeed answered 11 years ago

It means that something has gone wrong in one of the engine systems. Get the codes read at the parts store or repair shop to see what is wrong. The engine will be running at a richer fuel mixture as long as that light is on so your MPG's will drop.

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Jim answered 11 years ago

it mean get in for service soon before something serious goes wrong

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