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Car help: warning lights and strange noises
What each dashboard light means, how serious it is, and what to do. Plus the most common “my car is acting weird” problems. Safety first, in plain words. Free.
Warning lights
Oil pressureStop safelyEngine too hotStop safelyBrake systemStop safelyBattery / chargingCheck soonCheck engineCheck soonLow tire pressureCheck soonABSCheck soonAirbagCheck soonTraction / stabilityNot urgentMaintenance dueNot urgentLow fuelNot urgentWasher fluid lowNot urgent
Car acting weird
Shakes when I brakeShakes at highway speedSqueaks when brakingGrinding when brakingPulls to one sideHard to startBurning smellSweet smellLeaking under the carClunk over bumpsRunning hotClicking when turning
General help, not a diagnosis. Your owner’s manual and a mechanic have the final word.