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Service engine soon light

I just had an oil change, they also changed the air filter, now my service engine soon light is coming on. Is it a coincidence or is there something else wrong>

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  • Amber Baker Jul 07, 2008

    I have many problems with my car I have the abs (break) light on and the check engine soon light and service engine soon, and now change oil how can i turn my many light off!

  • godfreyog Sep 01, 2008

    i have 02 infinti I35, i just did oil change and change air filter and service engine soon light came.went to auto zone to check and got this codes. P0139 (heated oxygen sensor bank 1 sensor 2) & P1147 (H02S21 system too lean/ failed MAF). what do i do to correct this.

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    bill Lundberg Nov 19, 2014

    THe SES or Service Engine Soon Light , serves many purposes, as I discovered.it can be caused by a loose gas cap, a faulty sensor such as air flow , or any number of problems, do not ignore this as it can cause you a lot more money in the future, as I ended up paying over $500 for servicing my car.

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How do you turn off or reset the "Service Engine Soon " light off without taking my Infinity I35 to dealer. Trying to avoid $200.00 dealer charge!

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Check and make sure your gas cap is on properly first.
Have you noticed any differences in the way your car is
running? Most of the check engine light complaints from
our customers at the dealership turns out to be an improperly
installed gas cap. You might have to take a number of
trips to and from the store before you check engine light will
go off, if it was the gas cap or you can have a service dept.
turn it off for you.

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