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Oct 6, 2007 | 05:42 AM

hondademian

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Check engine light!

I was told be a mechanic that the CIL takes away 15% of your horsepower.Does anyone know this to be true???Please advise....Thank you

Oct 6, 2007 | 05:49 AM

alejo

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not in the S.

Oct 6, 2007 | 07:00 AM

Elistan

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Depends on what the CEL is for I guess - if its because of a bent valve, it probably results in a much greater loss than 15%.

Oct 6, 2007 | 07:47 AM

Neutered Sputniks

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I heard it does, but you can just slap a sticker or two on your car and it evens out.

Oct 6, 2007 | 08:31 AM

whitemistress2k

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Does not a CEL of any kind put the car in sort of a 'limp' mode until it gets resolved or cleared??

Oct 6, 2007 | 08:54 AM

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No, it depends upon the reason for the CEL. What if the CEL is for a loose gas cap? What would be the point of changing the engine operating parameters for that?

Oct 6, 2007 | 09:14 AM

8overgixxer

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The light doesn't do anything, but that spun bearing or the lack of any oil in your crankcase might be a problem.

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