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What Does the Car Maintenance Reminder Light Look Like?

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StLiam
07/24/25 8:41am
There are three common types of car maintenance reminder lights: one is a yellow oil can icon, another is a yellow small wrench icon, and the third one directly displays Chinese characters. Below is an introduction related to car maintenance: 1. Introduction: Car maintenance refers to the regular preventive work of inspecting, cleaning, supplying, lubricating, adjusting, or replacing certain parts of the car, also known as car servicing. Modern car maintenance mainly includes the engine system, transmission system, air conditioning system, cooling system, fuel system, power steering system, etc. 2. Taboos of car maintenance: Avoid contact with carburetor cleaner during car maintenance. Most carburetor cleaners contain methyl chloride, aromatic compounds, and ethanol, which are toxic. Therefore, inhaling these substances or getting them on the skin and eyes can lead to dangerous consequences.
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StHazel
08/11/25 4:15am
I'm in the auto repair business and have seen all kinds of maintenance reminder lights. The most common shape is a small yellow wrench that flashes briefly in the center or corner of the dashboard when starting the vehicle. Some cars use an oil can icon instead, with the dripping oil design being quite visual. American cars often display the word 'SERVICE,' while German cars use a small wrench accompanied by a number, like a wrench with '6000' next to it indicating 6,000 kilometers until the next service. I remember the first time I helped a friend check his car, he mistook the wrench light for a trouble code and panicked. This light usually illuminates for a few seconds during the cold-start self-check and needs to be reset with a diagnostic tool after maintenance. Some modern cars even have smart reminders that adjust the warning light timing based on driving habits.
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