Daily Drive Tips Car Maintenance Tips things ASAP. These are car maintenance things that have to be paid attention do now and can not wait.   Check engine light indicates the electronic control system has run into a problem  it  can’t fix. If the engine light is constant, check vehicle as soon as you can, if the light is flashing take to a mechanic right away. Tire pressure light if this light comes on, check the tire pressure immediately top off the air in the tires as needed and look for possible leaks.