Q: My check engine light is on.
My check engine light is on and I need to get my car inspected to get it registered. I've had the code read, and they said that it is related to the cooling system. I've already had the thermostat changed as a first step in diagnosis.
My car has 181000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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