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Found on the instrument panel of most automobiles, it usually bears the legend engine, [1] check engine, service engine soon, maintenance required, emiss maint, [2] or a pictogram of an engine—and when illuminated, it is typically an amber or red color. The light generally [3] has two stages: steady (indicating a minor repairable fault, but ...
The scan tool is connected to the vehicle's data link connector (DLC) and, depending on the particular tool, may only read out diagnostic trouble codes or DTC's (this would be considered a "code reader") or may have more capabilities. Actual scan tools will display live data stream (inputs and outputs), have bi-directional controls (the ability ...
The actual term redline comes from the red bars that are displayed on tachometers in cars starting at the rpm that denotes the redline for the specific engine. Operating an engine in this area is known as redlining. Straying into this area usually does not mean instant engine failure, but may increase the chances of damaging the engine.
A group of tell-tales showing lights for "brake fluid", "stop lamp" and "check engine" Graphical tell-talesA tell-tale, sometimes called an idiot light [1] or warning light, is an indicator of malfunction or operation of a system, indicated by a binary (on/off) illuminated light, symbol or text legend.
Myth #2: Red cars cost more to insure. One of the most persistent myths about auto insurance is that insurance companies charge more to insure red cars.
After over 100 people were killed in a South Korea plane accident, here are the worst accidents and crashes in aviation history.
A Washington, D.C. man has been arrested for threatening flight attendants on a United Airlines plane traveling from Houston to New Jersey. Kedus Yacob Damtew, 38, was charged with one count of ...
In 1996, light duty vehicles (less than 8,500 lb or 3,900 kg) were the first to be mandated followed by medium duty vehicles (8,500–14,000 lb or 3,900–6,400 kg) in 2005. [1] They are both required to be accessed through a standardized data link connector defined by SAE J1962 .