What does the engine light on the car mean?

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BradleyLee
07/29/25 7:47pm
The appearance of the engine light on a car indicates that there is a fault with the engine that requires inspection. The possible causes include: 1. Faulty oxygen sensor; 2. Damaged air flow sensor; 3. Carbon deposits inside the cylinders; 4. Poor-quality or substandard gasoline; 5. Engine misfire. The methods to address the engine light issue are: 1. Clean the engine; 2. Use higher-grade gasoline; 3. Improve fuel quality. The impacts of the engine light appearing include: 1. Degradation of exhaust emissions, leading to environmental pollution; 2. Increased combustion chamber temperature and accelerated wear, causing premature engine damage; 3. Engine oil burning; 4. Increased engine noise, affecting driving and passenger comfort.
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