Originally posted by CSVTCHICK:
I'm sure averybody already knows this but I had that problem when I first purchasd my 98 Contour SVT. A buddy of mine at the dealership told me I probably had cheap gas(not above 91 octane) and to tighten my gas cap atleast 3 twists. Apparently there is a censor right on the cap that will cause the Check Engine Light to come on. I haven't had a problem since!
While a loose cap is one of the possible hundreds of causes of a CEL, the gas cap is not at issue here. There is no sensor on or at the cap.
The octane of your fuel, likewise, will never trigger a CEL.
Sounds like your "buddy" wasn't particularly well versed in OBD-II systems...
Steve
98 Contour SE Sport 2.5 Duratec ATX The wifey's car
89 Taurus SHO - 246K miles
94 SHO ATX - 190K
1997 F-150 5.4L ATX - The Workhorse 150K.
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