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can my car pass inspection with the engine light on
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Overfilling engine oil can cause various issues in the vehicle, including:
1. Damage to the engine's parts: Too much oil can cause increased pressure in the crankcase. This might force the oil to mix with air and form a thick, frothy substance. This thickened oil cannot lubricate engine parts properly, leading to premature wear and tear or potential damage.
2. Oil leaks: Overfilled engine oil can result in oil leaks, as excessive oil may find its way out through engine seals and gaskets.
3. Reduced performance: Too much oil can lead to increased resistance in the engine, which reduces its efficiency and performance. This may also lead to higher fuel consumption.
4. Increased emissions: When there's too much oil in the system, some of it can get into the combustion chamber and get burned, leading to increased emissions, and polluting the environment.
5. Damage to the catalytic converter: Overfilled oil can make its way into the exhaust system, damaging the catalytic converter, which is expensive to repair or replace.
6. Engine failure: In extreme cases, too much oil can lead to engine failure.
Always follow the manufacturer's recommended oil fill levels and procedures to maintain vehicle operation at optimal levels.
1. Turn the vehicle off and locate the negative battery terminal under the hood in the engine compartment.
2. Use a wrench or a pair of pliers to loosen the clamp or bolt holding the negative battery cable onto the terminal. Once the clamp or bolt is loose, remove the cable from the terminal.
3. Leave the battery disconnected for at least 15 minutes. This will allow the vehicle's computer to reset and for the check engine light to go off.
4. Reconnect the negative battery cable onto the terminal and tighten the clamp or bolt.
5. Start the vehicle and wait a few minutes to see if the check engine light comes back on.
If the light reappears, it is an indication that there is a persistent issue that needs to be fixed. In such case, you should take your car to a professional mechanic for a diagnostic.
Please note that disconnecting the battery will also reset the clock and radio presets.
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