My 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 "Check Engine Light" came on.....?

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Logical Pete Zaw

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I just got my driver's license and now have my dad's old Dodge. After 3 days of driving it around town the "Check Engine Light" came on. My dad who is a heavy equipment mechanic for the past 30 years told me to check all of the fluids thinking it is probably the oil, he can't check himself as he is working hundreds of miles away. So I check and all of the fluids and they are full, engine oil, transmission oil, power steering fluid etc it's all good. I looked at the manual and the book said it was an emissions problem here is exactly what it said:

Check Engine Light:

This light is a part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD, which monitors the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems. If a problem is detected in one of these systems, the Check Engine Light will come on. Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, see your dealer for service as soon as possible.

What could be wrong with my truck?
 
My mom's Chrysler Town & Country's Check Engine light has been on 2 years straight now and her car is running just fine, It could just be a worn out sensor, if you're so worried about it take it to a mechanic.
 
the check engine light will come on for many reasons before you,ll know anything you,ll have to get the computer scanned and find out what code it gives you then you can tell what made it come on even a bad set of plugs in one can set a check engine light to come on,and i wont tell you to go out and start buying parts until you can at least get it scanned ,auto zone will scan it for free then you,ll know without having to pay a diagnoses fee on it,good luck .
 
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