All vehicles have a "low oil pressure" warning light. If the light comes on while you're driving, it may mean that your vehicle is dangerously low or completely out of oil.
It can mean that your auto has a serious leak that's causing a pressure drop, a clogged oil passage that's causing oil starvation, or the oil pump has failed or is failing.
When the light comes on, pull off the road immediately and shut off the engine. Then check the oil level using the dipstick. If the dipstick shows you're out of oil or dangerously low, you should add more oil before restarting.
Driving a vehicle when the oil is dangerously low or completely out of oil can destroy your engine in just a few minutes, and that can easily cost you $4,000.
Don't think you can drive to the nearest store to get more! It's not worth the risk.
You should …. call a friend or family member and ask them to bring the oil to your location ( you can find the recommended type and viscosity in your owner's manual). Add it to the filler port and check the dipstick to make sure it's full. Do not overfill.
If the dipstick shows you've got oil, then the problem is even more serious and must be checked out by a mechanic.
There's really nothing you can do while you're on the side of the road. If the dipstick shows the engine is full, or you can't reach a friend to drop off more oil, call a tow truck! If you can't afford a tow, then you surely can't afford a new engine.
Car-Lotta Reminds You.....Never Drive When Your Oil Light is On!
It can mean that your auto has a serious leak that's causing a pressure drop, a clogged oil passage that's causing oil starvation, or the oil pump has failed or is failing.
When the light comes on, pull off the road immediately and shut off the engine. Then check the oil level using the dipstick. If the dipstick shows you're out of oil or dangerously low, you should add more oil before restarting.
Driving a vehicle when the oil is dangerously low or completely out of oil can destroy your engine in just a few minutes, and that can easily cost you $4,000.
Don't think you can drive to the nearest store to get more! It's not worth the risk.
You should …. call a friend or family member and ask them to bring the oil to your location ( you can find the recommended type and viscosity in your owner's manual). Add it to the filler port and check the dipstick to make sure it's full. Do not overfill.
If the dipstick shows you've got oil, then the problem is even more serious and must be checked out by a mechanic.
There's really nothing you can do while you're on the side of the road. If the dipstick shows the engine is full, or you can't reach a friend to drop off more oil, call a tow truck! If you can't afford a tow, then you surely can't afford a new engine.
Car-Lotta Reminds You.....Never Drive When Your Oil Light is On!
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