Check Gauges light???
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Check gauges means just that. Check them to make sure they are in the proper operating ranges. If the temp is too high, oil pressure too low, volts too low, or fuel level too low the light will come on. If there is not a problem with any of these, then there is a deeper issue.
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Originally Posted by Ferocity02
Check gauges means just that. Check them to make sure they are in the proper operating ranges. If the temp is too high, oil pressure too low, volts too low, or fuel level too low the light will come on. If there is not a problem with any of these, then there is a deeper issue.
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its just low on gas.
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I check my guages every 2 minutes. My grandpa helped teach me how to drive and he used to be a pilot. The habit stuck with him and he imparted it to me, now I do it without realizing it. It is just good situational awareness.
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Originally Posted by Ferocity02
Check gauges means just that. Check them to make sure they are in the proper operating ranges. If the temp is too high, oil pressure too low, volts too low, or fuel level too low the light will come on. If there is not a problem with any of these, then there is a deeper issue.
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That says it all.
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The Z28 I have now is the first one I've ever had...so when the "Check Gages" light first when off I was scared shitless. Then I noticed I needed gas.. ![Sad](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_sad.gif)
Why can't it just say "low Fuel" like a normal car?
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Why can't it just say "low Fuel" like a normal car?
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Originally Posted by jetlag
The Z28 I have now is the first one I've ever had...so when the "Check Gages" light first when off I was scared shitless. Then I noticed I needed gas.. ![Sad](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_sad.gif)
Why can't it just say "low Fuel" like a normal car?![Winky](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_wink.gif)
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Why can't it just say "low Fuel" like a normal car?
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Because if you bought an F-body instead of a mustang you have proven that you are smart enough to answer the "which one isn't like the others?" question.
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Originally Posted by jetlag
The Z28 I have now is the first one I've ever had...so when the "Check Gages" light first when off I was scared shitless. Then I noticed I needed gas.. ![Sad](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_sad.gif)
Why can't it just say "low Fuel" like a normal car?![Winky](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_wink.gif)
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Why can't it just say "low Fuel" like a normal car?
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Originally Posted by Reidonly
Yet another way GM went cheapo on us, the consumer lol.
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AND BTW why doesn't any car maker, make a strong overdrive tranny with a decent overdrive ratio?
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Originally Posted by orangefun
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AND BTW why doesn't any car maker, make a strong overdrive tranny with a decent overdrive ratio?
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Originally Posted by orangefun
AND BTW why doesn't any car maker, make a strong overdrive tranny with a decent overdrive ratio?
You can't expect any OEM manufacturer to make a auto trans that'll hold 150rwhp over stock and/or spin 1000rpm higher than designed with a TC stall speed 2000rpm higher than stock without needing to be beefed up. If all the parts on these cars were built to handle that, the base prices would be much higher.
And if they went with a larger trans (like a 4L80E) the weight would increase hurting both MPG and acceleration, not to mention the increased cost.