4 COMMON DASHBOARD SYMBOLS, WHAT THEY MEAN, AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM DASHBOARD DIAGNOSTICS
Tire Pressure Warning This looks like a cutaway of a tire with an exclamation point. When this light comes on, it means the tire pressure is low in one or more tires. Sometimes after a driver fills their tires, the warning light remains lit on their dashboard. Why is this? A lot of newer vehicles also gauge pressure in the spare tire, so forget to check tire No. 5, too! Check Engine Warning This light looks like a little motor, and it means the vehicle’s computer detected a malfunction. There are devices you can buy and plug into your car that show a code you can look up online to find out what the problem is. If this light comes on, you might not be able to address the problem on your own. A car care professional can tell you what the problem is so you can get it fixed.
As we commute, run errands, and go on road trips in our vehicles, there is one thing we hope to never see: the check engine light. The same can be said for many of the symbols found on the dashboard. When they light up, all we can think is, “now what?” Well, worry no more! Here are four common dashboards lights and what they mean. Oil Pressure Warning This light looks like an oil can. If this lights up, it indicates the engine has lost oil pressure or there is a lack of proper lubrication in the system. If you’re driving, find a safe place to pull over and check the oil level and pressure as soon as possible. If this isn’t taken care of, it can result in serious damage to engine components and a very expensive repair bill. Engine Temperature Warning This symbol looks like a thermometer in water. If this lights up, the engine temperature is well above normal. You need to check your coolant levels and see if there is a leak. While checking the coolant, make sure the engine fan is running properly and the radiator cap is secure. If all of these check out and the light remains on, further professional diagnostics and repair may be needed. Texas-Sized LAUGHS
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CINNAMON-SPICED CANDIED SWEET POTATOES
These candied sweet potatoes will make your family beg for more!
INGREDIENTS
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4 lbs orange-fleshed sweet potatoes, peeled and cut
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1 tbsp kosher salt
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1/4 tsp ground cloves
crosswise into 2-inch pieces, then cut lengthwise into 1-inch wedges
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
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4 (2-inch) cinnamon sticks
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1 cup light brown sugar, packed
DIRECT IONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Place sweet potato wedges in a 4-quart baking dish. 3. Sprinkle sugar, salt, and cloves over sweet potatoes. 4. Dot with butter and place cinnamon sticks around sweet potatoes. 5. Bake, turning every 15 minutes, until sweet potatoes are tender and the liquid is syrupy, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. 6. Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes. 7. Discard cinnamon sticks and serve. Inspired by FoodAndWine.com
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