What does 'low' mean in a car?

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DiHenry
07/25/25 7:24am
The English word 'low' in a car means low. If the 'LOW TIRE' warning light on the car is illuminated, it indicates that the tire pressure of a certain tire is too low, and the tire pressure needs to be checked or maintained. After maintenance, it should be reset according to a certain procedure. When the 'low wash' light on the car dashboard is on, it means the windshield washer fluid is low and should be replenished. If the car temperature display shows 'low', it means the current temperature is the lowest. Here are specific explanations: Hazards of low tire pressure: The friction coefficient with the road surface increases, leading to higher fuel consumption; it causes the steering wheel to feel heavy and makes the car prone to deviation, which are factors detrimental to driving safety; it increases the movement of various parts of the tire, causing abnormal heating due to excessive rolling; it reduces the function of the cords and rubber, leading to delamination or cord breakage, and excessive friction with the rim causing damage to the bead area and abnormal wear; the friction between the tire and the ground increases exponentially, the tire temperature rises sharply, the tire softens, and its strength drops drastically. If the vehicle is driven at high speed, it may lead to a tire blowout. Using the wipers when the windshield washer fluid is low may burn out the washer pump motor. Using windshield washer fluid can lubricate and cool the washer pump motor. Without windshield washer fluid, the front windshield cannot be cleaned in time while driving, affecting visibility.
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