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Check engine light - Also known as the SERVICE ENGINE SOON or SES light. This  indicates  
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Check your engine drive belt often to avoid breakage and loss of power steering, charging system, A/C.
How to check engine oil level to prolong your engines life.
Todays vehicles have very complicated electrical systems. Checking fuses in all fuse boxes is recomended if your vehicle has an electrical problem.
Ignition coil or spark plug wires problems can cause misfires, check engine light, hesitation, and poor engine performance.
How to inspect the serpentine drive  
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replace the belt on your car or truck.
Check the engine oil level often to  avoid  
mechanical problems on your  car or  
truck.  This is the most important part of  
any vehicles maintenance.
Checking fuses is the first thing that needs to
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electrical problem. Todays vehicles have  
several locations to check. An inexpensive  
test light is all that is needed to do this  
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Corrosion on ignition coils is a common  
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The ABS (Anti-lock Brakes) light is a common problem on todays cars. This warning can come  
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is disabled but normal brake system is not affected. A
TRAC OFF indicator may also illuminate.
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