Check engine light on for 2 years?

Tiny
VERBOB
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Sadly, there is no Autozone here, although I will ask around to see if I can get someone to scan it for me.

Just spoke with a mechanic, he suggested that I change the Oil filter as sometimes they get clogged and oil bypasses.

If not, its a couple hundred dollar pump and most shops want to pull the engine to swap it :(

Thanks
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Saturday, October 24th, 2020 AT 12:11 PM (Merged)
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STEVEN26
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  • 1999 FORD TAURUS
Transmission problem
1999 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 130129 miles

I just bought a 1999 ford taraus tonight and I was driving it home at 60 to 68 mph and the service engine soon light came on and it was running at 3,000 to 3,500 rpm's. Any answers on what it might be? Car was not drove in a few months got soulation? Mabe a full blown tune up?
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Saturday, October 24th, 2020 AT 12:11 PM (Merged)
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FLEXY5
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Have it scanned and post the codes back here. We'll see if we can get you an answer. Some parts stores will scann for free.
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Saturday, October 24th, 2020 AT 12:11 PM (Merged)
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TEIRA
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1999 Ford Taurus Front Wheel Drive Automatic 72,000 miles

what does codes PO 171 & PO 174 mean by System Adaptive fuel too lean (Bank 1&2) what is a Bank
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Saturday, October 24th, 2020 AT 12:11 PM (Merged)
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BMRFIXIT
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Most common is a vacuum leak
check PCV valve and tube
bank is teh side of the engine where cylinder 1 AND 4

many TSB on the subject
i will try and find some if need me to
check PCV valve line 1st
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Tiny
TEIRA
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If there is any more information or help you can tell me I would be very greatful.
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BMRFIXIT
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All TSB state to check for vacuum leaks using smoke machine
if no vacuum leaks found
and or have a driving concerns as lack of power or poor performance
check clean MAF sensor or replace
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Saturday, October 24th, 2020 AT 12:11 PM (Merged)
Tiny
TEIRA
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I had asked you about a problem I had with my car and we checked for vacuum leaks and also checked the PCV valve and tube for leaks and the service engine light did go off but after driving it a little the light came back on. Now the idle is off. In park it idles to high and when in drive it idles to low and then it dies. In park it idles at 2 marks above the 1 mark and in drive its at 1 mark below the 1 mark. When you are driving it, it goes as high as 2 1/2 to 3 rpms when it changes gears. I hope you can help.
Thank you
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Saturday, October 24th, 2020 AT 12:11 PM (Merged)
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ANNA MOSES
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  • 127 MILES
My car has over 127,000 miles and the service engine light just came on.
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Saturday, October 24th, 2020 AT 12:12 PM (Merged)
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon.

The check engine light is an indication of a fault in the fuel control system. There is a code stored that needs to be read and then a flow chart is followed to find the failure and repairs made.

A parts store can read it for free. Once we know the code we can further help you.

Roy

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/check-engine-light-top-ten-reasons

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