12 Essential Car Dashboard Symbols Every Driver Should Know
Ultimate Drivers
January 17, 2023 • min read
How essential/ important is this warning?
High
What does it indicate?
Your engine is overheating if the sign glows or if the gauge needle enters the red zone.
Usually, there isn’t enough coolant because it has seeped out of a defective radiator, a broken hose, or an imperfect head gasket.
Another possibility is a broken water pump that isn’t circulating coolant through the engine.
What should you do if the light turns on?
When it is safe to do so, stop quickly, and turn off the engine.
An engine that has overheated can sustain serious harm.