What does the wrench light on the dashboard indicate?
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The wrench warning light on the dashboard indicates that it will illuminate every 5,000 kilometers or six months. This is a maintenance reminder light. You can go to a repair shop to change the engine oil and oil filter. After the replacement, ask the technician to reset the maintenance light so that it can remind you to service the vehicle promptly the next time it lights up. Below is some related information about maintenance: 1. The maintenance cycle for a car is set when the vehicle leaves the factory, so the "small wrench" light will appear at certain mileage intervals to remind the driver to perform maintenance in time. Typically, the maintenance cycle for a car is every 5,000-8,000 kilometers driven, and the factory-set cycle is usually slightly longer than 8,000 kilometers. 2. Major maintenance includes replacing the engine oil, oil filter, fuel filter, air filter, checking the brake fluid level, coolant level, and inspecting the thickness of the brake pads. If you frequently drive on dusty roads, you should also replace the air filter for the air conditioning system.
This wrench icon is all too familiar to me—I've encountered it many times over my twenty years of driving. It mainly serves as a reminder for routine maintenance, just like your phone nudging you to recharge. Last time this light came on in my car, I checked the odometer and sure enough, I'd driven nearly 10,000 kilometers. Different car brands have varying settings: German cars typically trigger it every 15,000 km, while Japanese models might remind you at 10,000 km. If the light stays on right after maintenance, the mechanic might have forgotten to reset the system—just head back to the shop and hit the reset button. Occasionally, it could be a sensor glitch, but 90% of the time it means your oil and filter need changing. Don’t delay—last time I procrastinated, my fuel consumption jumped by half a liter per 100 km.
