What does "Service ENGINE SOON" light means?

Don't take it to the shop, they'll charge you. Take it to Auto Zone, they hook it up to their machine and get the codes for free so that way you'll know what you need to get fixed.

The service engine light means that the computer has received an input which is out of range or missing. It will set a default code in the computer which can be retrieved and the problem is often pinpointed to a specific component which then can be tested.

In the accident, the O2 sensor may have been damaged. It is located inside the exhaust system. A code check should reveal this. Open your hood, and see if the wiring harness to the O2 sensor was pinched, or something. You should Clean your throttle body and idle air control valve. good Luck!!

It's time for a shop visit to diagnose the trouble codes stored in the engine computer and make proper repairs.

Take it to an automotive parts/service place and ask them if they can scan the codes on your vehicle's computer. They should be able to determine what's tripping the SES light and what needs to be done to fix it.

It means to go and get your engine checked, since it may be a problem. The shop can diagnose the specific problem and take care of it for you.

you should take the car to a garage to have it scaned.they will be able to tell you why the engine light is on.Its possible the accident may have something to do with it.

just like it says. the engine needs to be serviced.

could be a lot of things but get it checked might be a small hole in radiator

take it to a shop