What Your Vehicle Is Trying To Tell You: 9 Dash Lights & What They Mean (Part 2)

What are all the dash lights that pop up in your car?  Some of them are fairly easy to determine what they in regards to, however some are not.  In an attempt to make it easier, here are a few of the lights that you may see on your dash and what they mean.

This is part two of a three part series in which we explore those pesky dashboard warning lights.  Click here to read part 1.

Oil Pressure

This light indicates that there is a loss of oil, or that your oil is low and needs to be checked.

Click here to watch a video on how to check your vehicle’s oil level.

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Battery Alert

This light indicates that your battery voltage below normal and that the charging system is not functioning properly.

Fuel Indicator

This light warns you that you are running low on fuel.  The light may also contain an arrow which lets you know what side of the vehicle that the fuel tank is on.

Check back soon for the final installment of this article which will include three more dash lights and their meanings.

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What Your Vehicle Is Trying To Tell You: 9 Dash Lights & What They Mean (Part 1)

What are all the dash lights that pop up in your car?  Some of them are fairly easy to determine what they in regards to, however some are not.  In an attempt to make it easier, here are a few of the lights that you may see on your dash and what they mean.

Check Engine Light

The check engine light can indicate that a vehicle system (i.e ignition, fuel injection or emission control) is not working properly.  The check engine light doesn’t necessarily an emergency with the vehicle, however the vehicle should be inspected soon.

TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

One or more of the tires on the vehicle have low pressure, and need to be checked.  Tire pressure should be checked immediately.

Click here to watch a video on how to check tire pressure and tire tread.

Are your tires ready for the rainy season?  Click here for some tips to determine if they are.

Engine Temperature Light

This light indicates that the vehicle’s engine is too hot.  If the A/C is running, turn it off and pull to side of the road to assess the situation.

 

Check back soon for the next installment of this article which will include three more dash lights and their meanings.

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Stay Safe While Driving In The Rain

Driving an be dangerous anytime, however driving in the rain is even more dangerous.  We’ve compiled a few tips to help keep you safe during this rainy season

Make sure that your car is ready for the rainy season

Making sure that your car is safe to drive in the rain is very important.  A couple things to ensure that your car is safe include: checking tire pressure, checking tire tread, changing wiper blades if necessary, and making sure that your windows and headlights are clean.

Decrease your speed

Rain can cause the road to be slippery and more dangerous to travel on.  With this in mind, drive slow.  Wet weather can decrease traction by 1/3.  It is recommended to drive 1/3 slower than usual during the rain.

Don’t use technology

Although, the hands-free laws were recently updated and include more restrictions, taking your eyes off the road during the rain can be extremely dangerous.  Don’t use technology while driving in the rain. Click here to get the scoop on the recently updates hands-free law for California.

What to do when you hydroplane

Hydroplaning happens wen your car is riding on the top of the water and has lost contact with the road.  It can be a terrifying experience when driving.  When this occurs, steering the vehicle will be difficult if possible at all.  It is recommended when hydroplaning to ease your foot off the gas,which will transfer the weight to the front tires, causing the car to regain contact with the road.

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Are Your Tires Ready For The Rain?

With the impending rain plaguing our generally sunny Southern California forecast, it’s recommended to check your tires to make sure that they are safe for driving in the rain.

Since your tires are the only thing between you and the road, it’s important to make sure that they are safe to drive on, especially during the rainy season.  Driving in the rain is more dangerous than when driving during the dry seasons.  Oil and car fluids can float on top of rainwater on the road, causing it to be more slick.

Here are a couple important things to check in regard to your tires:

Tread depth:

A healthy tire should have tread, more than 2 inches deep.  An easy way to check the depth is to insert a penny into the grooves of the tire with Lincoln’s head upside down.  If you can see any part of Lincoln’s head, you should look into new tires.

 

Tire Inflation:

It’s recommended that tire pressure be checked every month.  The best time to check the pressure is when the vehicle hasn’t been driven within a few hours.  Recommended tire pressure for your vehicle can be found in the owner’s manual or on the label found on the driver’s door jam.

Jiffy Lube Locations also offer tire services.  If you need assistance getting your car safe for the rainy season, stop by a your local Jiffy Lube location.

Click here to watch a video for a more in-depth tutorial on how to check tire tread and pressure.

 

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Rainy Season Safety Tips

 

Although Southern California doesn’t see many days of rain, the season for wet weather is upon us.  Here are a few tips to keep you safe during the rainy season.

Change your wiper blades

Fresh wiper blades should be changed ever other year.  They are relatively cheap and easy to change yourself.

 

 

Clean the vehicles windshield, windows, and headlights

Clean windows and windshield will help provide the most visibility when driving in rainy conditions.  Also, check to make sure that head and tail lights are functioning properly to ensure your car can be properly seen.

 

Make sure that your brakes are working properly

It is very important to make sure that your brakes are functioning properly, to help prevent accidents.  Have your brakes checked by a mechanic or brake specialist to ensure that they do not need any maintenance.

 

Make sure that all tires are inflated correctly

On a slippery road, tires are the only thing between you and the road.  Properly inflated tires will help prevent swerving while traveling on a red road.

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When Is The Best Time To Buy A Car?

Are you in need of a new ride, but want to maximize the timing of the purchase?  Here are a couple tips to help you:

• Dealers are eager to sell cars that have been on the lot for 3+ month, as they use credit to pay for inventory. So, when looking for a car you may want to choose from the lot to get a better deal.
• Purchasing in the latter moths of the year, October, November & December are good months to shop as dealers need to make room for the new models.
• Purchase the car near the end of the day
• Buy the car on a Sunday, studies show that people pay up to $2,000 more for the same car when it is purchased on a Friday in comparison to being purchased on a Sunday.
• Black Friday, car dealerships also have deals for the shopping day
• Rebate:  Often times car dealers offer rebates which ca help you save thousands of dollars

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Do You Know How To Determine When Your Tires Were Manufactured?

Did you know that the last 4 digits on the sidewall of a tire tell you when the tire was manufactured?

For example, if they read “3016”, they were manufactured in the 30th week of 2016. #JIFFYTIPS

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