Q: The check engine light is on.

asked by on March 07, 2017

Had oil changed at dealership today, went to O'Reilly Auto Parts two hours later and changed battery, check engine light came on. Second battery since 2011, no problems with my vehicle. Vehicle has 119,000 miles. Engine light has never come on before.

My car has 119000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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