Posted on 10/28/2021
If you've ever looked at your dashboard in confusion, you're not alone. Many different symbols and lights can pop up, and it can be a lot to take in. One notably confusing symbol is the coolant temperature light, and its function is to show the temperature of your engine. When it's blue, it means your motor isn't quite at the operational driving temperature yet. In other words, the engine needs to heat up. For this particular reason, it's advised that you wait until this blue light turns off before you drive anywhere. This engine coolant light can turn another: Red. And as you may guess, it means your engine is way too hot! If this light comes on, it's recommended that you turn your car off. This light typically only appears on very hot days, but it can also illuminate if you've been driving a lot of lugging heavy equipment at high speeds. It's not a big concern as long as it turns off after a little while. Potential Issues As mentioned before, if the ... read more