Can You Still Drive with an Engine Control System Malfunction?

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You can continue driving with an engine control system malfunction. Vehicles are designed with emergency measures for the engine system. If the warning light is on, you can still drive, but you should avoid high speeds. Over time, emission control may not function properly, and fuel economy may decrease, but this has little impact on the control system. As long as you drive slowly, there should be no major issues. Here is additional information: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR): The exhaust gases from an internal combustion engine after combustion contain very low or no oxygen. When these gases mix with the intake air, they reduce the oxygen concentration in the intake air, leading to the following effects: Lower Temperature: The lower oxygen content compared to atmospheric air results in lower combustion (peak) temperatures, which helps suppress the formation of nitrogen oxides (NOx). When combustion temperatures decrease, heat transfer to the cylinder and combustion chamber walls, as well as the piston surface, is reduced. Additionally, losses due to thermal dissociation are slightly minimized. Fuel Engines: In fuel engines operating under partial load and without EGR, the throttle must open wider to provide the same amount of oxygen (to achieve the same output). This results in lower intake pumping (throttle) losses during air intake, improving fuel economy.