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Saturday, December 26, 2015
The Light’s On
By Tresa Erickson
You slide into your vehicle after a long day at work, eager to get home, kick off your shoes and take it easy, when you see it. One of the warning lights on your instrument panel is shining bright, indicating that all is not well with your vehicle. Ugh! The instrument panels on most vehicles consist of a variety of red and yellow lights that let drivers know when there is a problem with their vehicle. Some lights are more cause for concern than others. Here is a brief description of the warning lights you might see on your vehicle and what you should do in the event they occur.
• Service Engine Soon
This light may also be labeled “Check Engine” and can be triggered by any number of problems from a loose gas cap to a legitimate issue with the engine. As long as your vehicle drives fine, there is no reason for you to panic. You should have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
possible. Your brakes will continue to work, but if you get into a situation where you have to brake hard, the wheels could lock up.
• Engine Oil
The light may go off. If it doesn’t, you should have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
• Engine Coolant Temperature
This light indicates the oil pressure is low and you need to have your vehicle serviced • Air Bag Readiness immediately. Don’t ignore the This light indicates there is a warning and continue to drive your problem with your air bags and you need to have your vehicle serviced vehicle, or you could risk extensive damage to the engine. as soon as possible. Don’t ignore the warning and take a chance on • Low Engine Coolant air bag failure in an accident. This light indicates the engine coolant is low and you should • Anti-Lock or ABS address the problem right away. This light indicates the antiShut off your vehicle, wait for the lock feature on your brakes has been disabled and you should have engine to cool and then check the your vehicle serviced as soon as coolant level. Add some if needed.
This light indicates the battery is no longer being charged and you should address the problem right away. You have about 20 minutes of driving left before your vehicle
Inside And Out
degreasers can do wonders to improve the look of an engine.
By Tresa Erickson
Whether you’re selling or maintaining your car, a good detail job can go a long way in keeping it looking its best. You can undertake the thorough cleaning yourself or you can take advantage of the services offered at thousands of auto detailers nationwide. Whatever route you take, you can expect the following areas to be covered.
• Exterior
A car’s exterior can take a real beating over the years. Most exterior detail jobs involve the cleaning, polishing and protecting of many facets of a car’s exterior, including the paint, chrome trim,
windows, wheels and tires. There are several techniques and products available to do this from acids and degreasers to waxes and polishes.
• Interior
Like the exterior, a car’s interior can take a real beating over time, especially in households with kids or areas with harsh weather. Interior detail jobs include an extensive cleaning of the dash, panels, windows, upholstery and carpet. Depending upon the service you select, the seats may be removed from the car to ensure a good cleaning. Again, a variety of techniques and products may be used, including steam cleaning.
• Battery Voltage
While body panels may be sanded to eliminate scratches, most detail work does not include major bodywork or repair. Depending upon where you go, various detail services may be available and
Warning lights can come on at any moment when you are driving. Take them seriously, and if you don’t know what one means, consult your owner’s manual and follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. Of all of the warning lights, the ones monitoring the engine oil, engine coolant and battery are the most serious. You should take prompt action the moment these occur to prevent breaking down on the side of the road and damaging your vehicle. prices may vary according to the size of vehicle you have. Detailers may offer everything from a complete detail package to an exterior wash and wax. No matter how much or how little you have done, your car will look better and you will feel better driving or selling it.
• Engine
No auto detail would be complete without the pop of the hood and an engine cleaning. Steam and
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This light indicates the temperature of the engine is beyond the safe maximum and you should have your vehicle serviced immediately. Don’t ignore the warning and continue to drive your vehicle, or you could risk extensive damage to the engine.
shuts down completely, so you should turn off all unnecessary electrical accessories and have the battery checked. You may just need a new battery, or you could be experiencing some other problem with your electrical system.
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