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Re: Five Dashboard Signs On Your Vehicle That Needs Instant Attention. by Davidlanny: 7:56am On May 29, 2017
EagleScribes:
The engine oil indicator is a big concern to me. I saw it and then serviced my car engine and even changed the filter, but the indicator is still on.
.
Auto mechanics have succeeded in get some good chunks of money from me, but no difference.
.
Please what else should I do?


Let your mechanic check your oil pump better still, replace it. A friend of mine had a similar issue and his useless mechanic told him no problem until his engine knocked and he replaced for 160k. Let a rewire check also if there is a wiring issue which is less likely. Good luck.

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Re: Five Dashboard Signs On Your Vehicle That Needs Instant Attention. by Edum13656: 7:59am On May 29, 2017
AHCB:
Has anyone ever told you you talk too much?


true talk bro/sis, I experienced it.
Re: Five Dashboard Signs On Your Vehicle That Needs Instant Attention. by Codyt(m): 8:06am On May 29, 2017
PaperLace:

Type you mean? I'm aware. Has anyone ever told you to mind your business more? Trust me, it pays. wink
Damn! Epic!
Re: Five Dashboard Signs On Your Vehicle That Needs Instant Attention. by Drabrah(m): 8:09am On May 29, 2017
luvinhubby:
When any of these lights pop up on your dashboard, better advised to discontinue your journey and attend to it immediately.


1, OIL LIGHT - This light indicates a low oil level or a poor or non circulation of oil in your engine occasioned by faulty oil pumps most times. Ignoring this light can lead to an engine knock.




I nearly cry wen this happened to me. Most painful thing was dat I jst fixed d engine sef, & I was yet to complete settling d mech.
Re: Five Dashboard Signs On Your Vehicle That Needs Instant Attention. by semochendo1(m): 8:18am On May 29, 2017
luvinhubby:
When any of these lights pop up on your dashboard, better advised to discontinue your journey and attend to it immediately.


1, OIL LIGHT - This light indicates a low oil level or a poor or non circulation of oil in your engine occasioned by faulty oil pumps most times. Ignoring this light can lead to an engine knock.


2, BATTERY LIGHT - This light signifies low battery voltage occasioned most times by a dysfunctional alternator and if ignored will lead to battery run down which will ground most automatic vehicles immediately.


3, ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SIGN - Indicated by a thermometer sign dipped in water. This signs indicates above normal engine temperature caused by coolant leakage, failed radiator fan or water pump with belt. If ignored, can roast cylinder head gaskets, which can be expensive to replace after grounding the vehicle immediately.

4, TRANSMISSION COOLANT TEMPERATURE - Sometimes appears as TCS light or similar to engine coolant sign, indicates an above normal gear or transmission temperature caused by low or dirty transmission fluid, which if not attended to, can instantly ground the gearbox.

5, BRAKE LIGHTS - A red hyphen(!) sign inside a circle indicates brake issues caused by low fluid level among others. Brake failures are better imagined than experienced, attend to it immediately.



Note - Other dashboard signs are equally important and should be attended to as soon as possible, these are just ones that require instant attention.

God bless you op. My ignorance of no4 just put me in a mess of looking for another gear replacement now.

Thanks a lot.

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Re: Five Dashboard Signs On Your Vehicle That Needs Instant Attention. by jbnm: 8:28am On May 29, 2017
AHCB:
Been told countless time, trust me, it's why I'm very knowledgeable. Beside, this is cyber space, no such thing as 'minding one's business'. tongue

oga i take God beg u learn to mind ur business.
Re: Five Dashboard Signs On Your Vehicle That Needs Instant Attention. by LeJeun3: 8:33am On May 29, 2017
EagleScribes:
The engine oil indicator is a big concern to me. I saw it and then serviced my car engine and even changed the filter, but the indicator is still on.
.
Auto mechanics have succeeded in get some good chunks of money from me, but no difference.
.
Please what else should I do?



If you do not have any engine clutter, Oil sensor could be held responsible. However like we always urge stated the model and year of your car, it helps with diagnosis!


Re: Five Dashboard Signs On Your Vehicle That Needs Instant Attention. by charlesucheh(m): 8:57am On May 29, 2017
crazyABO:
We that are still using leggedies benz nko cry
you equally still need to check you Oil(sweat) brakes ( trekking limit) and even engine oil ( the pure water and puff puff you eat while trekking)...
Re: Five Dashboard Signs On Your Vehicle That Needs Instant Attention. by AHCB: 8:58am On May 29, 2017
LadiIshola:

well this is quite stup!d, rash and immature. How can you just attack people unnecessarily just cos they expressed their opinions online.
Its pretty obvious you have several problems and you think cyber-bullying will help you solve them. No! you need serious therapy.
So, according to you, telling someone he or she talk too much is a form of attack or cyber bullying? One shouldn't even bother to wonder what on earth you're just spewed cos you sound more than obviously, you're the one who need serious therapy in Uselu Psychiatric Ward.

Now piss off!.
Re: Five Dashboard Signs On Your Vehicle That Needs Instant Attention. by AHCB: 8:58am On May 29, 2017
jbnm:


oga i take God beg u learn to mind ur business.
You should learn to follow your own advice. tongue
Re: Five Dashboard Signs On Your Vehicle That Needs Instant Attention. by chronique(m): 9:12am On May 29, 2017
Had no 5 showing on my corolla's dashboard yesterday and while breaking, I noticed the break was tapping and vibrating. I knew it was not wise to overspeed at that point. I made sure I gave ample space in front of me in case of a break failure. It's good for people to know all these dashboard light and signs as it would help in reducing road crashes and damages to vehicles. A client once brought a car to me(a Lexus rx400h) and the dashboard was showing that the temperature was high and vehicle was overheating but he wasn't aware. He was just driving it like that until I drove him in the car and pointed it out...
Re: Five Dashboard Signs On Your Vehicle That Needs Instant Attention. by LadiIshola(m): 9:37am On May 29, 2017
AHCB:
So, according to you, telling someone he or she talk too much is a form of attack or cyber bullying? One shouldn't even bother to wonder what on earth you're just spewed cos you sound more than obviously, you're the one who need serious therapy in Uselu Psychiatric Ward.

Now piss off!.
Sigh....
Go in peace, it is well with you
Re: Five Dashboard Signs On Your Vehicle That Needs Instant Attention. by AHCB: 9:55am On May 29, 2017
LadiIshola:

Sigh....
Go in peace, it is well with you
And also with you. tongue
Re: Five Dashboard Signs On Your Vehicle That Needs Instant Attention. by greggng: 10:47am On May 29, 2017
EagleScribes:
The engine oil indicator is a big concern to me. I saw it and then serviced my car engine and even changed the filter, but the indicator is still on.
.
Auto mechanics have succeeded in get some good chunks of money from me, but no difference.
.
Please what else should I do?


If you re close to gowon vsit me so that I can take u to my mechanic and u will thank me later.
Re: Five Dashboard Signs On Your Vehicle That Needs Instant Attention. by TRAY2(m): 11:24am On May 29, 2017
I don't usually take my eyes off my temperature guage needle, once it gets past the middle, then know something is wrong.
Re: Five Dashboard Signs On Your Vehicle That Needs Instant Attention. by donqx: 12:16pm On May 29, 2017
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Re: Five Dashboard Signs On Your Vehicle That Needs Instant Attention. by jbnm: 12:39pm On May 29, 2017
AHCB:
You should learn to follow your own advice. tongue

I will.just learn to mind ur business
Re: Five Dashboard Signs On Your Vehicle That Needs Instant Attention. by EagleScribes: 1:55pm On May 29, 2017
LeJeun3:



If you do not have any engine clutter, Oil sensor could be held responsible. However like we always urge stated the model and year of your car, it helps with diagnosis!



Toyota Camry, 1996 model. Thanks
Re: Five Dashboard Signs On Your Vehicle That Needs Instant Attention. by EagleScribes: 1:59pm On May 29, 2017
Davidlanny:



Let your mechanic check your oil pump better still, replace it. A friend of mine had a similar issue and his useless mechanic told him no problem until his engine knocked and he replaced for 160k. Let a rewire check also if there is a wiring issue which is less likely. Good luck.

Okay thanks. Do you know how much it takes to replace the oil pump for Toyota Camry 1996 model? I don't want any of these kazeems to dupe me again
Re: Five Dashboard Signs On Your Vehicle That Needs Instant Attention. by kayceeukah007(m): 2:02pm On May 29, 2017
Mine is no1 but it just comes on when I put the key into ignition but immediately d car starts, it never appears again? Should I be worried about that?
Re: Five Dashboard Signs On Your Vehicle That Needs Instant Attention. by luvinhubby(m): 8:29am On May 31, 2017
kayceeukah007:
Mine is no1 but it just comes on when I put the key into ignition but immediately d car starts, it never appears again? Should I be worried about that?

That should not worry you, get worried if the oil light stays on longer or permanently.

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Re: Five Dashboard Signs On Your Vehicle That Needs Instant Attention. by kayceeukah007(m): 11:58am On May 31, 2017
luvinhubby:

Thanks bro.


That should not worry you, get worried if the oil light stays on longer or permanently.
Re: Five Dashboard Signs On Your Vehicle That Needs Instant Attention. by FlyboyZee: 8:52am On Jun 01, 2017
EagleScribes:
The engine oil indicator is a big concern to me. I saw it and then serviced my car engine and even changed the filter, but the indicator is still on.
.
Auto mechanics have succeeded in get some good chunks of money from me, but no difference.
.
Please what else should I do?
Check the oil pump. It is in the oil sump...

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