Should I drive with the check engine light on or get it scanned now?

[Ronald82]

My check engine light came on yesterday, but it’s not flashing and the car seems to drive completely normally. I’m just not sure if I should be worried enough to drop everything and get it scanned immediately, or if it’s okay to drive for a few days until my usual mechanic has an opening.

[Thomas.L]

I once saw a check engine light come on and the car felt fine I fiddled with the gas cap and the light went off after a day that helped me breathe a bit.

[Jacob.P]

Last time mine came on I tightened the gas cap and drove around for a couple days then booked a scan for later in the week.

[JackP]

If the light stays steady and you are not noticing any rough running it might not be urgent but I would plan a check soon.

[Eleanor_W]

Sometimes a steady light is a sign of something simple and other times it hides a fault you cannot feel yet do you think this is the real problem or could it be something else?

[PaulC]

If you can get a quick scan they will tell you if there is a pending fault without turning it into a big thing.

[MatthewYT]

I am torn here I want to say go now but I also think you could wait a bit and see if anything changes.