Q: How can i personally check to see whats wrong with my intake manifold?

asked by on October 03, 2016

Check engine light came on a day ago. Went and had it checked and told it was any intake manifold. Im not mechanically inclined and just curious whats the easiest way to figure out myself whats wrong without having to go straight to a dealership and spend a bunch of money i don't have.

My car has 56525 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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