What does the car with a lock light mean?
The lock and car symbol and warning light you are seeing is saying that the anti-theft system has been activated. If the anti-theft system is stopping the vehicle from wanting to start, it may be contributing to the starting issues.
What does the flashing lock and car symbol mean on dashboard?
So what exactly is the flashing car and lock? This is actually your vehicle’s way of telling you that its engine immobilizer is armed and working properly.
What does Ch mean on dashboard?
temperature gauge
Is it bad if your car is on C?
A cooler burn temperature isn’t the best for optimum efficiency. But it will do no harm except maybe requiring the plugs to be replaced at 35,000 miles instead of 90,000 miles. A car’s engine running on C is no big deal. It’ll run forever.
What if my car is on C?
When you first start the car, the needle it is on C. Your engine is cold and the temperature of the coolant is cold. If the gauge does not get up to the middle, the coolant and engine temperature are too cold and your engine will not be burning fuel efficiently.
How long should you let your car warm up?
Let the engine run for 30 seconds. That’s all it takes in most vehicles that are 30 years old or newer. If it’s extremely cold and your vehicle is covered in snow or ice give it a minute or two longer to warm up.
Should I let my car warm up?
Like many misconceptions, the idea behind winter car idling begins with a kernel of truth. Auto experts today say that you should warm up the car no more than 30 seconds before you start driving in winter. “The engine will warm up faster being driven,” the EPA and DOE explain.
Is it bad to drive with a cold engine?
The best way to bring your engine up to operating temperature is to gently drive your car. So the longer you let a cold engine idle, the more fuel you waste and the more you increase the chance of fuel residue build up. Fuel residue build up can lead to poor engine performance and a reduction in mileage.