Cars are very useful, most of us use them every day, and many people would be lost without them. But when a warning light comes on, not many people know what is going on with their car or how to fix it. Speedway Towing & Roadside Assistance will go through some very common car warning lights, so you understand a little bit more about what the light is.
Fuel Light
When this light comes on, it is a warning sign that you need to get more gas. When the light turns on you have about 5 to 10 miles to get gas. If you do run out of gas and are on the side of the road, make sure you call roadside service to come and help you get gas so you can get back on the road.
Check Engine Light
Check engine light is a very common light that will come on. This light can indicate several problems from a loose gas cap to a serious engine or emissions problem. You do not want to ignore this light. You want to call a professional to get your vehicle checked out and the professional can figure out what is going on.
Oil Pressure Light
You want to make sure that you have the right amount of oil in your vehicle. If you do not, it can lead to severe engine damage. If the oil pressure warning light comes on. It means that your engine is not getting the amount of oil it needs. If this happens, you want to pull over turn off your vehicle, and see the amount of oil that you have in your vehicle.
Battery Light
A battery warning light means that the charging system is not working correctly. This could be the alternator, the battery, or the electrical system. Even though you can drive with a battery light on, you do not want to because it can lead to you being stranded, because of a dead battery.
Airbag Light
When an airbag warning light comes on it means there is a problem with your airbag in your vehicle. You want to make sure that everything is okay with your airbags because they are crucial in case there is an accident. If this light comes on, you want to take your vehicle in to make sure it gets fixed and your airbags work properly.
Tire Pressure Light
When your tire pressure monitoring system or TPMS light comes on it means that one or more of your tires have low tire pressure. You want to fill up your tires to the proper level so that you can drive safely on the road and not have tire problems.
Coolant Warning Light
It is not good for your vehicle to overheat it can lead to engine damage. If the coolant temperature warning light comes on you want to pull over and let your engine cool down. Then you want to check your coolant levels. You also want to seek professional help so that your car does not continue to overheat.
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If you have a warning light come on your car and you are on the side of the road then give Speedway Towing & Roadside Assistance a call and they can come help transport your vehicle to a professional to get your car fixed.
