What to Do When the 'Service' Light Comes On in a Car?

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MacPreston
07/29/25 5:40pm
Here are the solutions when the 'service' light appears in a car: 1. It is necessary to replace the engine oil and oil filter of the vehicle. 2. When the maintenance reminder of the vehicle lights up, it indicates that the vehicle has reached the required maintenance cycle. 3. You can drive the vehicle to an after-sales service center or a repair shop for maintenance. After maintenance, the service light will be reset. It will light up again when the next maintenance mileage is reached, reminding the driver to perform vehicle maintenance.
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