There are no stupid questions...

[amitmishra4]

If the CEL is flashing, i would be wary of even running the engine, let alone driving it, it could indicate something catastrophic! Use a diagnostic tool like durametric if possible to pull the codes and post here for advice, or have the car towed to the closest shop to be looked at by a professional. Good luck!

Originally Posted by Mark_T

Sometimes after sitting for a while my car puffs a bit of blue smoke when I start it. What could be wrong? Do I need a new engine?

Also, my check engine light is flashing. Is this because of the blue smoke? Is it ok to drive the car until I can get it looked at?

[husker boxster]

I had my Porsche out for a nice drive yesterday, runnin sweet as you please. Then I heard this awful metallicy sound and the engine died. I tried restarting it and it won't fire - just that horrible sound. Must have tried it 20 times - nothing.

Think I should try it again after letting it sit overnight?

[Timco]

Originally Posted by amitmishra4

If the CEL is flashing, i would be wary of even running the engine, let alone driving it, it could indicate something catastrophic! Use a diagnostic tool like durametric if possible to pull the codes and post here for advice, or have the car towed to the closest shop to be looked at by a professional. Good luck!

[amitmishra4]

I realized that after I posted and scrolled up

Happy holidays!!

Originally Posted by Timco

[Mark_T]

Originally Posted by amitmishra4

pull the codes and post here for advice

What's are codes? Do you think my truck would be able to pull them or are they really big? I've got 4WD if that helps. Where do I pull them to?