What does 'Engine Malfunction, Service Required Immediately' mean?
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"Engine Malfunction, Service Required Immediately" means that there is a fault in the engine, and it is necessary to go to a 4S shop to use a decoding instrument to read the fault code before determining which specific component in the engine system has a problem. Principle: An engine is a machine that can convert other forms of energy into mechanical energy, including internal combustion engines (reciprocating piston engines), external combustion engines (Stirling engines, steam engines, etc.), jet engines, electric motors, etc. Concept: An engine can refer to both the power generation device and the entire machine including the power device (e.g., gasoline engines, aircraft engines).
That yellow engine light popping up last time really gave me a scare! I rushed straight to the repair shop for a check, and the mechanic said it was just a faulty sensor in the exhaust system acting up. Honestly, it's like when your phone throws a warning—the onboard computer detects something off with the engine, emissions, or electronics and alerts you. If the light's on but the car isn't shaking or making strange noises, it's probably a false alarm or a minor issue like slightly clogged fuel injectors. But if it turns red accompanied by knocking sounds, black smoke, or loss of power, don't delay—you could damage the catalytic converter, and repairs will hit your wallet hard. Remember: yellow means you can drive to the shop, but red requires immediate stopping and calling for a tow.
