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What is the significance of the 'check gauges' light coming on and the pointer going into the red zone?
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Answered 2004-07-16 11:43:32
Hey Mona==Get it checked out before you ruin the engine. If the gauge is gound into the red there is a problem somewhere. If you ignore it you can ruin the engine which is megabucks. GoodluckJoe
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