What does it mean when the car warning light comes on?

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DiAdam
07/29/25 1:34pm
Here are the reasons why the car warning light may come on: Insufficient engine oil: Insufficient oil pressure cannot be established in the engine, and the potential danger is that the oil pump cannot supply enough oil, preventing the oil from fully covering the engine walls to form a protective film against wear. Insufficient oil pump pressure: This is a hardware failure, meaning the oil pump is faulty, damaged, stuck, or not working. It cannot deliver oil to other parts of the engine. If this is the cause, the car should be stopped as soon as possible to prevent the engine from running without oil lubrication, which could lead to dry friction. This helps avoid engine overheating, loss of power, or even severe damage like connecting rod seizure. Water temperature light or water level light: The coolant in the car's engine should never decrease because the engine's water passages are essentially sealed. In this case, it can be directly inferred that there is an issue with the cooling system.
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