[Victoria]

I will apoligize up front if this isn't the place to post this. I'm new here.

I just got my car - used - 30K miles. I've put 4K miles on it in the 1 and 1/2 months I've had her. Had to make two quick trips up to Virginia and went up the mountains-scenic way. She wasn't impressive dragging up those hills. Now that I'm back the check engine light has come on, but no noise, seems to drive just fine. The book says "drive a couple of your normal drive cycles and then if it doesn't stop, have it checked out" I'm very nervous about driving around with the engine light on. But on the other hand my bank account isn't impressed with the idea of going to the shop. So I haven't done it right away.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to pt behaviour? I appreciate any experiences shared. This is the first car I've ever owned that I am going to learn about and take care of.

Thank you !!