Is it normal for the car's atoiltemp light to come on and the car won't start?

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McWillow
07/29/25 12:33pm
The car's atoiltemp light coming on and the car failing to start is not normal. The atoiltemp light is a transmission oil temperature warning light, which is part of the car's self-check system. When the atoiltemp light comes on, it is necessary to promptly inspect and repair the vehicle. Below is a detailed introduction about car maintenance: 1. Overview: Car maintenance is a general term for vehicle upkeep and repair. It involves using technical methods to diagnose faults in malfunctioning cars, identify the causes of the faults, and take certain measures to eliminate the faults and restore the car to a certain level of performance and safety standards. 2. Others: Car maintenance includes major repairs and minor repairs. Major repairs refer to restorative repairs that use methods of repairing or replacing any car parts (including basic components) to restore the car's technical condition to a good state and fully (or nearly fully) recover the car's lifespan. Minor repairs refer to operational repairs that use methods of replacing or repairing individual parts to ensure or restore the car's operational capability.
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