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I have a 1998 Dodge Avenger 6cyl Coupe, 143,000 miles on it. I recently had the oil changed. After that event, my Service Engine Light is blinking and the car runs rough when idling. Any thoughts?

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Mine did the same thing, try one of the fuel injectors. You'll have to take off the manifold to get to them though.

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If the check engine light is blinking it usually means it has a misfire. i dont think the oil change would have anything to do with it

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