Check engine light?

Tiny
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Went to premier oil July 16th for a oil change. Noticed a week ago last week in September car was running rough, check engine light came on and I took my car into local mechanic and there was no oil in my car, not even on the oil stick. The local mechanic did a oil change, but now there a ticking sound coming from the front right passenger side of my car.
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Thursday, October 4th, 2018 AT 10:11 PM

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Tiny
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Good morning.

The ticking may be a valve lifter that may be stuck. There are additives for this at a parts store.

What was the code that was set fr the check engine light? That will be the clue as to why it is running rough.

Roy

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-noises
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Friday, October 5th, 2018 AT 3:27 AM
Tiny
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This is the ticking sound from my car. How can my car go through five quarts in two months? I went to a Premier oil drive through for a oil change July 16 and by the last week of September there is no oil in my car? And no leaks?
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Friday, October 5th, 2018 AT 3:34 AM
Tiny
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I am wondering if they even put any oil in my car at all?
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Friday, October 5th, 2018 AT 3:35 AM
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That is a major engine issue. It sounds like the lower end of the engine such as a failed bearing.

The only one who can answer this question is the second mechanic. Did he tell you there was no oil in the car? Just because it is not on the stick does not mean it has no oil. The stick will not show below one and half quarts.

Did you check the oil level now? The second guy changed the oil as well.

No, if they did not put oil in the car, it would not have lasted more than five minutes without locking up.

Roy
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Friday, October 5th, 2018 AT 3:43 AM
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Owners manual says this means engine coolant is low, but it looks full to me?
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Saturday, December 19th, 2020 AT 10:33 AM (Merged)
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The Engine Computer constantly runs tests on numerous systems and sensors and will set a diagnostic fault code when it detects a problem. There are well over 2000 potential fault codes and none of them refer to coolant level. About half of those fault codes result in the Check Engine light turning on. Those are the ones that refer to something that could adversely affect emissions.

Lets start by getting the codes here is a guide.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

The place to start is by having the codes read and recorded. They will indicate the circuit or system that needs further diagnosis, or the unacceptable operating condition. Many auto parts stores will read engine codes for you for free. Remember those codes never say to replace parts or that one is bad.
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Saturday, December 19th, 2020 AT 10:33 AM (Merged)
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Thank you for this post I had this problem and had to replace the coolant sensor cost me $44.00 all fixed I love this site.
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Saturday, December 19th, 2020 AT 10:33 AM (Merged)
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The check engine light is one what do I do?
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Saturday, December 19th, 2020 AT 10:33 AM (Merged)
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Hello,

The system is monitoring the EVAP portion of the fuel system and it is assuming you have a leak int he inlet of the tank. This can be becasue of the rubber hose that connects the two. Please use a flashlight and check for a tare in the hose.

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Saturday, December 19th, 2020 AT 10:33 AM (Merged)
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I have a wrench light on. Any suggestions?
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Saturday, December 19th, 2020 AT 10:33 AM (Merged)
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Here is a guide to help you see what the trouble code is.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
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Saturday, December 19th, 2020 AT 10:33 AM (Merged)
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My explorers engine light came on with a little wrench light to. The car died, started and was able to get to shop. What could be wrong?
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Monday, December 28th, 2020 AT 11:11 AM (Merged)
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Could be many many things causing this, this is why a scanner is a mechanics best friend, it will narrow the possibilities tremendously. First thing that is done if you cannot scan it, is to check for fuel and spark. Its usually one of these two components that are missing during a no start condition, some possibilities are crank sensor, torque convertor, fuel pump, fuel filter, ignition module, catalytic converter, almost too many to list. A scanner is needed. If I had the codes I could diagnose the problem
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Monday, December 28th, 2020 AT 11:11 AM (Merged)
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My check engine light is on? On the 23rd of Feb I had a remote car starter put in that was all fine on the 4th of March my truck wouldn't start at all, I had inter and exterior lights all working I called the dealer and said to bring it in, so I did on the 6th I got it back they said there was lose wires under the truck that must of touched and caused the ignition fuse to short, I took my vehicle home and tried the car starter out to see if it was ok due to the fuse shorting it didn't start with the remote I took it to where I got it installed and they said bring it in the next day and they'll bring it inside and make sure everything was ok, well I did so they came and asked me what was done but my light is still on?
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Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 AT 12:28 PM (Merged)
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We need to run the codes to see what come up this guide will help us

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

then we can fix it
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Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 AT 12:28 PM (Merged)
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Gear changing but with hasitation and check engine light on
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Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 AT 12:28 PM (Merged)
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If the check engine light is on, have the computer scanned to identify trouble codes. Most parts stores will do it for free. Once you get the codes, then you will know where the problem is coming from.
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Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 AT 12:28 PM (Merged)
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I got the suv mid feb an already having problems fuses going check engine lights Im taken it to my mechanic today he told me to make a check list of things I want looked at whats a good check list to give him?
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Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 AT 12:29 PM (Merged)
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A list of the problems you're having or the things that aren't working properly. Most used car dealers offer a 50 / 50 30 day warranty to help people out when things like this pop up unexpectedly so you might want to visit the dealer that sold you the vehicle.

Unfortunately all manufacturers have an insatiable need to hang a computer onto every part of their vehicles now, and that adds to the complexity and the number of things that can go wrong, especially electrical problems. They seem to think we're impressed with all this technology when in reality many of us just put up with it, but we sure don't appreciate it.

In particular, your mechanic is going to want a list of intermittent problems. You can't expect him to sit in your vehicle and assume he's going to know all of the problems you're having. Also, if he sees a problem and it's not on your list, he is likely to ignore it. Often customers don't want to spend the money to have some problems fixed so they don't include them on the list. They will get angry if the mechanic diagnoses them and repairs them anyway, then hands them a bill for something they didn't want looked at. That's why you can't expect them to fix things you don't put on the list.
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Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 AT 12:29 PM (Merged)
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My vehicle just bought it two weeks ago has started chugging when going up hills or just trying to go faster. But not all the time, and now the check engine light has come on. Constantly on. Not blinking.
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