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Dashboard warning lights are how your car communicates with you when something goes wrong.<\/p>\nDashboard warning lights are how your car communicates with you when something goes wrong.<\/p>\n
They light every time you start your vehicle, illuminated briefly as your car or truck warms up and makes sure all systems are safe and ready to go. Occasionally one light might stay on, indicating there\u2019s a problem. Be equally alert if one or more warning lights don\u2019t briefly illuminate. If they aren’t functioning, you might not be able to detect a problem they’d warn you about.<\/p>\n
But if you don’t understand what a warning light means\u2014or choose to ignore it\u2014a small problem could turn into a bigger, more expensive, and potentially dangerous issue. And even the savviest car owner can have trouble deciphering the message a warning light is trying to convey.<\/p>\n
1. Oil Pressure Warning Light
\n2. Tire Pressure Warning Light
\n3. Engine Temperature Warning Light
\n4. Traction Control Alert Light
\n5. Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light
\n6. Traction Control Malfunction Light
\n7. Engine Warning Light (Check Engine Light)
\n8. Battery Alert Light
\n9. Low Fuel Indicator Light
\n10. Automatic Shift Lock or Engine Start Indicator Light
\n11. Seat Belt Reminder Light
\n12. Airbag Warning Light
\n13. Security Indicator Light
\n14. Fog Lamp Indicator Light
\n15. Washer Fluid Indicator Light
\n16. Brake Warning Light
\n17. Lane Departure Warning Light
\n18. Transmission Temperature Warning Light<\/p>\n
Pay attention to the oil pressure light. It indicates that there is an issue with your car\u2019s oil pressure system. Either you\u2019re running\u00a0low on oil\u00a0or your oil pump isn\u2019t circulating enough fluid to properly lubricate the surfaces inside your engine. (NOTE: Some car dashboards will display the word \u201cOIL\u201d instead of this symbol.)<\/p>\n
What To Do:\u00a0<\/strong>Poor engine lubrication can cause major engine damage, so this is an important warning to pay attention to! Pull over as soon as it is safe, turn off the vehicle, and check the oil! Look around the engine bay for obvious oil leaks, and then pull out the oil dipstick to check the fluid level.<\/p>\n If you have a question about your dashboard warning light, come to Lim’s. Lim\u2019s Auto Body is a full service auto body and mechanical repair shop locally owned and operated in Largo, Florida. For more information, go to our web site www.limsautobody.com<\/a> or call (727) 422-3232.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dashboard warning lights are how your car communicates with you when something goes wrong. They light every time you start your vehicle, illuminated briefly as your car or truck warms up and makes sure all systems are safe and ready … Continue reading