What does it mean when the check gage light comes on?

The ‘Check Gauges’ light on your dash means at least one of your vehicle’s gauge readings is out of range. Typically, the affected gauge illuminates along with this warning. Fixing the problem involves simple to complex solutions – depending on how well you’ve taken care of your vehicle.

What does it mean when it says check gauge on a truck?

A “Check Gauge Light” warning alerts the driver of a potential problem with the car. As there are several gauges in a vehicle, the check gauge light comes on when any of these gauges go out of range. The driver should stop when safe and further investigate the issue.

What are the gauges on a car dashboard?

Most vehicle car dashboard gauges include the speedometer, fuel gauge, tachometer, water temperature gauge, and the oil pressure gauge.

What does check gage light mean on Ford Explorer?

On your Ford, the check Gage light is not necessarily related to low fuel. It can also be triggered by a low oil pressure warning or by high temperature warning. If any of the gauges are outside the normal range it triggers the ECM to put the engine in limp mode.

What does the check gage light mean on a 2004 Ford Explorer?

What would cause the oil pressure warning light to come on?

The most common reason a low oil pressure warning light is coming on is because of low oil level. It can also be caused by a faulty oil pump, pickup tube, clogged oil filter, or an internal oil leak. It may be a false alarm, caused by a bad oil pressure sensor or faulty wirings.

How long can you drive with oil light on?

If your oil light comes on, you should try to have your vehicle inspected by a professional mechanic as soon as possible. Note, though, that driving around a bit more won’t destroy anything. Generally speaking, you have about 2 weeks or 500 miles of driving before a flashing oil light turns into a legitimate problem.