What does the light with the car and lines mean?
When you see the symbol of a car with squiggly lines behind it become illuminated, and likely flashing, it indicates that your vehicle stability assist program is engaged. The exception would be if the symbol has OFF written underneath it, which means your vehicle stability assist system has been turned off.
What does the I light on Ford Focus mean?
It just means that the vehicle has some information that You should review. This could be related to servicing, or it could be something simple like the weather outside is cold and it is warning You to be careful while You drive since the roads may be more slick.
What does a wrench light on a Ford mean?
powertrain malfunction indicator light
How many miles can you drive with maintenance light on?
The light will come on and remain on if the distance driven exceeds 5,000 miles after the maintenance data has been reset.
Should I wait for my oil change light to come on?
If you have ever put off a trip to the grocery store or waited a couple of weeks longer between haircuts, don’t do that with oil changes. Waiting for the low oil light to come on can be the worst thing you can do to your engine. You shouldn’t see that light unless your oil level is low. So you don’t want to see it.
What happens if you wait too long to get an oil change?
In fact, if you wait too long for an oil change, your smooth and clean oil will turn into dirty sludge. When this happens, your engine must work harder to fight through the buildup of muck. It loses its lubrication, and decreases heat absorption. This means that your car will be susceptible to major issues.
How long can I drive my car when it needs an oil change?
Cars can generally go 5,000 to 7,500 miles before needing an oil change. Furthermore, if your vehicle uses synthetic oil, you can drive 10,000 or even 15,000 miles between oil changes.
What happens when oil light comes on?
Driving with low oil pressure or low oil in the system can ruin the vehicle’s engine, completely breaking the motor. If you notice the oil light on while you are driving or while the car is running, you should stop driving and have this problem addressed as soon as possible.