What does it mean when your truck says check gages? The check gauges light on a vehicle indicates that a malfunction has occurred and the vehicle needs to be inspected, serviced or repaired.
Why does my Dodge Ram 1500 light up?
The check gauges light may illuminate in Your Dodge Ram 1500 if the vehicle's battery is drained or You are experiencing falling oil pressures. Usually when the Check Gauges light illuminates it is due to one of the gauges going out of range, such as Your electrical system, low engine oil, or other types of fluids being monitored through the gauges.
How often should I check my truck's fluids?
Look at all the gauges while the engine is running and see which one is not in its normal range. It is a good idea to check Your truck's fluids weekly or monthly. This way if there is fluid leaking from somewhere You can catch it time before it does any damage.
What to do when check gauge light is on?
What To Do. When you notice the Check Gauge light is on don't panic. Pull over to a safe spot, well lit at night, and look over the dashboard gauges. One of the other gauge lights should be lit. That will be what the Check Gauge light was warning you about.
Where is the check gauge light located?
The Check Gauge light is located on the dashboard. This area is also known as the instrument panel. How the dashboard looks and what gauges are included will vary by the type and brand of vehicle you are driving.
