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Sailor65x1

(554 posts)
13. There isn't a fixed number of miles,
Tue Jan 9, 2018, 11:55 AM
Jan 2018

But it tends to be around 50, so here's the way to be sure:

Your son's OBD scanner should have a category called "Emissions test," or "State test." If he looks at it right now, there will be a series of values that read "Inc" for "Incomplete," because the values have reset. In fact, any time you clear a code, you will typically go back to an "Incomplete" condition.

When the car runs long enough for the computer to decide these readings have updated enough, those values will switch from "Inc" to "Ok" or "Good."

So drive around as you normally would and check those readings a couple times a day. When the "Inc" indications go away, you are ready.

If your son isn't around at any given time, pull into a Valvoline oil change store. If you ask them they will plug their scanner in and tell you whether your sensors are ready to pass. Any NY inspection shop can do this, but I mention Valvoline because they will typically do this for free.

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What is the actual code? Sailor65x1 Jan 2018 #1
Oxygen Sensors (O2) liberal N proud Jan 2018 #2
I agree with the other posters quickesst Jan 2018 #3
Son has a code scanner. redwitch Jan 2018 #4
Ok, do you have the V6 then? Sailor65x1 Jan 2018 #5
No idea! I will have to go out to car to look. redwitch Jan 2018 #6
Yes, take a look Sailor65x1 Jan 2018 #7
Thanks for your input, much appreciated! redwitch Jan 2018 #8
You're very welcome Sailor65x1 Jan 2018 #9
Hey whatd ya know, were neighbors! redwitch Jan 2018 #10
And thanks for the offer. redwitch Jan 2018 #11
Okay, so how many miles do I have to drive with the check engine light off... redwitch Jan 2018 #12
There isn't a fixed number of miles, Sailor65x1 Jan 2018 #13
Thank you! redwitch Jan 2018 #14
That's great news! You're welcome! Sailor65x1 Jan 2018 #15
That sounds good to me. redwitch Jan 2018 #16
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