What does the faucet symbol on a car mean?
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The faucet symbol on a car is the engine malfunction indicator light. More information about the engine malfunction indicator light is as follows: 1. The engine malfunction indicator light is used to display the working condition of the vehicle's engine. When the ignition switch is turned on, the light will illuminate and then automatically turn off after the vehicle completes the self-check. If it remains lit, it indicates that the vehicle's engine has a mechanical fault and requires repair. 2. There are many reasons that can cause the engine malfunction indicator light to illuminate, such as a purge solenoid valve failure, mass air flow sensor failure, ignition coil failure, thermostat failure, three-way catalytic converter failure, oxygen sensor failure, excessive carbon buildup in the electronic throttle body, etc.
Last month, a warning light shaped like a water tap suddenly lit up on my car dashboard. At first, I thought it was reminding me to add water, but an experienced driver friend told me it was actually the engine malfunction indicator light. You should never ignore this warning light—it could indicate poor fuel quality, excessive carbon buildup, or even sensor issues. Once, I fueled up at a cheap gas station to save money, and the light came on the next day. It only went away after cleaning the fuel system. Now I always keep fuel system cleaner in my car, regularly check the oxygen sensors, and make it a habit to inspect the engine bay for unusual noises and monitor exhaust pipe smoke color. Addressing problems early when detected makes for much smoother driving.
