Posts Tagged: Oil light on
Oil Light On? Don’t Ignore It! Take Immediate Action
Oil Light On? Pull Over Immediately to Avoid Engine Damage Notice your oil light on? STOP! I mean pull over IMMEDIATELY and turn of your engine. Yes, it’s that important. Keep driving and you risk catastrophic engine failure that could cost well over $5,000. Why is it so important to pull over immediately? Some luxury cars are equipped with an oil LEVEL warning light. When that light comes on, it means you should pull over at the next exit and refill. If your car has one of those, it will … Read More
Why is the Oil light on
Why is your oil light on and how to fix it First, let’s make sure we’re talking about the same oil light. All engines have an oil light that warns if oil pressure is too low. If you have an oil light on condition, you should STOP immediately and shut off the engine. Driving with low oil pressure can destroy your engine. The light comes on when you turn the key to RUN and goes off when the engine spins enough to build at least 7-psi. Most people think that … Read More
Oil pressure light is on: What it means and how to fix it
Learn what the oil pressure light means and what to do about it The oil light in your car serves as a vital indicator of the engine’s health. When this light illuminates on your dashboard, it signifies that the engine oil pressure has dropped below a safe level. This drop in oil pressure could be due to several reasons: Low Oil Level: The most common reason for the oil light to come on is that the engine oil level is too low. This could be caused by oil leaks, consumption … Read More