Q: check engine light
my check engine light was on i took it to the shop, i was told the catalac converter needs to be replaced. over the last few days the light is off. since the light is off does that mean they could be wrong? do i still need to make this replacement. im not trying to spend the money if its not necessary
My car has 19300 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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