Q: MY truck check engine light came on flashing for about a min then went away. Now my truck is at 107,234 miles and spark plugs wher

asked by on January 04, 2018

My truck service engine light came on flashing on and off for about a min then went away. Now could it be a faulty spark plug that can cause a misfire the miles are at 107,234 with these last time being replaced back when it had 29,000 when I bought it seven years ago

My car has 107234 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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