my check engine light came on today my truck is running fine and im getting even better gas milage sence it came on. im very nervous about it becuse it is 118 degrees out here and i have 4 kids. what should i do there is no auto place close to me the closest is 50 miles away??
any ideas?

 

Hi japcpp,

Welcome to the Chevy forums.

First, pop your hood and check your radiator's overflow tank. Make sure the engine has cooled off first. There's every possibility it's just running a little hot because it needs water. Check your oil, or the next time you get gas, have the attendant check your oil to be sure you're not a quart or two low.

Call around, many parts stores will run a simple diagnostic for free.

A Haynes or Chilton's manual, available at most parts stores for @12.00, will probably pay for itself the first time you use it. They're designed with a beginning DIYer in mind.

My advice to anybody living in an out of the way area is always keep a gallon or case of water, a quart of oil, repair manual, tools, duct tape, rags or paper towels, and a couple metal coat hangers in a box in the back of the vehicle. Fortune favors the prepared.

 

also get the code scanned so you can go from there.