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A blue Jeep Gladiator pickup parked on a wet street in front of the domed Frontenac County Court House in Kingston, under an overcast sky with bare trees at the left

The Oil Pressure Light Is a Stop Signal, Not an Oil Change Reminder

If the oil pressure light comes on while driving, stop safely. The oil pressure light does not show oil level, three 2026 FCA Canada manuals say.

Kerry Irven

6 days ago12 min read

A white Chrysler minivan with its headlights on, parked at the curb at dusk in front of Murney Tower in Kingston, with Lake Ontario behind and autumn trees at the left

Why the Battery Light on Car Dashboards Points to the Charging System

The battery light on car dashboards is red in three 2026 FCA Canada manuals. With the battery light on car dashboards lit, CAA-Quebec says to pull over.

Kerry Irven

Oct 2913 min read

A green Dodge Charger four-door parked at the curb in front of the limestone Customs House in downtown Kingston, with autumn maples at the left and a red-brick building at the right under a blue sky

TPMS Light On After a Cold Kingston Night? Solid, Flashing and When to Pull Over

A TPMS light means a tire is low or losing air. After a cold night, three 2026 FCA Canada manuals say a TPMS light stays on until the tires are refilled.

Kerry Irven

Oct 2812 min read

A blue Jeep Wrangler four-door parked on a waterfront lot in downtown Kingston, with the white Wolfe Island ferry moored across the harbour and limestone and brick buildings and autumn trees beyond under a cloudy sky

Tire Tread Depth for Kingston Drivers, From Ontario's Legal Limit to Winter Grip

Ontario's MTO Driver's Handbook puts the tire tread depth limit at 1.5 mm. Learn where wear bars sit and the tire tread depth that winter roads call for.

Kerry Irven

Oct 2712 min read

A black Chrysler minivan parked alone in an empty parking lot in front of the main building of St. Lawrence College in Kingston, with young trees, fallen leaves and one distant walker under a bright, cloudy sky

Car Dashboard Symbols: What Red, Yellow, Green and Blue Lights Tell Kingston Drivers

Car dashboard symbols use colour to show urgency, and CAA-Quebec says red ones signal danger. See how Kingston drivers can act on car dashboard symbols.

Kerry Irven

Oct 2613 min read

A silver Jeep SUV parked at the curb beside a park on the Kingston waterfront, with the round limestone Shoal Tower and empty floating docks in the harbour behind it under a pale, low autumn sun

How Long Does a Car Battery Last, and When Should It Be Tested in Kingston?

How long does a car battery last? Typically three to five years, says CAA; for "how long does a car battery last" in Kingston, test yours before the cold.

Kerry Irven

Oct 2512 min read

A red Jeep SUV on winter tires, its front wheels turned, parked on the concrete forecourt in front of the stone and glass entrance tower of the Invista Centre in Kingston on a clear autumn day

When to Put On Winter Tires in Kingston and Eastern Ontario

Wondering when to put on winter tires in Kingston? Learn when to put on winter tires by temperature, using local climate normals and the 7°C rule.

Kerry Irven

Oct 2012 min read

A black three-row SUV parked at the curb in front of Napanee Town Hall, its four white columns and pediment set against red brick, under orange autumn maples and a clear blue sky

ABS Light On? What It Means and What to Do Next

An ABS light on by itself means the anti-lock system needs service soon; a red brake light, with or without the ABS light on, needs a brake check now.

Kerry Irven

Oct 199 min read

A white full-size crew-cab pickup truck parked at the curb across the lawn from Grant Hall and its limestone clock tower at Queen's University in Kingston, under orange and red autumn maples and a clear blue sky

Check Engine Light On? What a Steady vs Flashing Warning Can Mean

A steady check engine light means the vehicle needs checking soon; a flashing check engine light warns of a serious condition requiring immediate service.

Kerry Irven

Oct 189 min read