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Most Common Car Warning Lights and Their Meanings

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  Your car's gauge cluster is more than just a display of speed and fuel levels; it's a critical communication tool that alerts you to potential issues and informs you of maintenance cycles and needs. Understanding the meaning and importance of the various warning icons can help you stay safe and avoid costly repairs. We have compiled a detailed guide to some of the most common warning icons you might encounter in your car's gauge cluster.   Car Warning Lights    The first thing to keep in mind is the fact that each warning icon can represent one or multiple different error codes that could be read by a OBD2 scanner. The level of information retrieved from one of these tools may vary greatly. A professional OBD2 scanner can cost thousands of dollars and are primarily used by vehicle technicians.   1.    Check Engine Light (CEL)   Icon:  Car manufacturers may add some small variations however; most modern vehicles will display a small   e...
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What happened to new car engine and transmission options

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  In the recent years the landscape has been shifting somewhat drastically in the automotive industry. One of the most noticeable changes is the reduction in the variety of engine and transmission options available in new cars. Keep in mind, not too long ago you could buy an exact make and model vehicle with various drivetrain options including powerful V8’s or an economic 6-cylinder engines. A recent example is a   Jeep Grand Cherokee   WK2   which was available with an option of 2 powerful gasolene powered V8’s, a V6 and even a diesel option. However, with the new generation of the   Jeep Grand Cherokee   your options are limited to just 2 which are the 3.6L V6 (from the previous generation) or a 2.0L 4-cylinder Hybrid (4xe). There is no indicator as of the current time if Stellantis, Jeep’s parent company will ever bring the V8 back for the Jeep Grand Cherokee.                        ...
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