Dashboard Warning Lights

Question 1

What is this?

Answer 1

• The check-engine light.
• This light is one the most ambiguous because it relates to anything having to do with the car’s motor and emissions system.
• The potential issue could be as minor as a loose wire, an ill-fitting gas cap, or worn solenoid. Or it could mean something far more serious is wrong in the heart of the engine itself.

Question 2

What is this?

Answer 2

• The battery warning light.
• There could be a long-term issue with the battery itself, or potential problems with the vehicle’s wiring, alternator, or other electrical components.

Question 3

What is this?

Answer 3

• The coolant temperature warning light.
• The coolant temperature warning lets you know your car is running too hot.
• This could be caused by a broken water pump, low coolant levels in the radiator, a leaking or burst coolant hose, or even damage to the radiator itself.

Question 4

What is this?

Answer 4

• Transmission temperature warning light.
• This indicates the internal pieces of your gearbox are reaching a critical point.
• This might be caused by excessively heavy towing, low transmission fluid levels, or, more seriously, excessive wear on the inner workings of the transmission.

Question 5

What is this?

Answer 5

• Oil pressure warning light.
• An illuminated oil pressure light could indicate something as simple as your car telling you it needs its oil topped off.
• More seriously, it could mean a leak in the engine, or worn parts like a blown piston ring or broken oil pump.