Automotive Service: What do Those Red and Yellow Lights Mean?

Did you ever wonder what those little red and yellow lights are that you see every time you start your car? These lights and indicators appear as the car's computer checks each operating system. As the lights go out, it means the computer has verified that each system is working correctly. Pay close attention to these warning lights. They indicate whether your vehicle needs a minor automotive service, or a more extensive automotive repair.

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 If an indicator light remains on several minutes after the car has been started, or if it comes on while driving, it is something to be concerned about. Treat all dash warning lights like traffic signals. They are color-coordinated according to the severity of the warning (i.e., yellow is caution, red is serious). Today's vehicle have built-in computer systems, continuously monitoring the performance of each operating system.
Yellow Warning Lights -

A yellow "Service Engine Soon" light means "proceed with caution" as a potential problem has been detected. The computer system can correct some minor abnormalities, but if the light continues to come on every time you start the car, schedule an automotive service for diagnostic testing. If the light comes on while driving but then goes off shortly, the computer system was probably able to correct the problem itself.
What causes the "Service Engine Soon" light to come on?

    * computer-related problems, such as faulty sensors
    * anti-lock brake systems
    * safety restraint systems, such as air bags
    * emissions components

Red Warning Lights -

A red warning light indicates a problem that means immediate damage and danger to your vehicle. You should pull over and turn off the car as soon as possible. The cause could be a safety issue (such as brakes), so use caution as you maneuver to stop the vehicle. Unfortunately, it is NOT a pre-warning when the red light comes on, the problem is already occurring. It can be a matter of seconds before permanent engine damage occurs. Don't drive your vehicle to an automotive repair shop, but call for road-side assistance.
What causes the red warning lights to come on?

    * low oil pressure
    * engine over-heating
    * brake failure
    * transmission over-heating
    * low battery voltage.

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Stay Cool with Radiator Service!

Many vehicle owners don't know that their vehicle's engine needs antifreeze just as much during the hot months of summer as during the cold winter. Did you wonder why you experienced overheating problems this summer, which led to an expensive radiator repair? Many vehicles are driven around with just plain water in their radiator. Of course, most drivers know that antifreeze keeps their car's engine from turning into a block of ice in the winter. Schedule a radiator service to check the ratio of coolant to water and find out how it helps your vehicle keep its cool during the hot temperatures of summer.

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What is the purpose of coolant / antifreeze?

Coolant helps your engine run cooler by raising the boiling point of the water in the radiator, allowing it to carry more heat away from the engine. The engine can heat up pretty quickly if the level of the coolant is too low. If you allow the engine to run with low coolant levels for extended periods of time, you can be sure that a radiator repair, an expensive engine repair, or possibly both, will be in your immediate future. By keeping the coolant at the recommended level all year long, you probably won't need to worry about your engine loosing its cool.

Schedule a radiator service!

Ask your radiator service technician to inspect your engine's hoses when checking the coolant ratio. Also, look for any leakage under the car where you park at night. If you see a spill or notice a leak while the engine is running, the problem is more serious than just simply adding more antifreeze. To avoid more serious damage to your vehicle's engine, a radiator repair will be necessary sooner rather than later.

DIY Tip: Check the antifreeze/coolant level on a regular basis. If you need to add anti-freeze yourself, unscrew or pop off the cap on top of the opaque plastic overflow reservoir and add your mixture until it reaches the full mark. Put the cap back on properly, and your vehicle will be ready to finish out the summer in style!

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