Do you have to ignore the oil warning light?
Like we’ve talked about in other posts, a dashboard warning light isn’t always a sign of something serious and it’s exactly the same with the oil light. It may not be an indication of a serious issue, but you must not ignore it under any circumstances. So why has my oil light come on?
What happens when you add oil instead of changing it?
Clean oil has the color of light honey. Dark colored, cloudy or gritty textured oil is a sign the lubricating components of the oil have been exposed to heat for too long and needs to be changed. Adding oil instead of an oil change at this point could cause engine issues.
Why does the oil pressure light come on when there is no oil in the engine?
Low Engine Oil Level To create an oil pressure in the engine, the engine needs to pressurize oil. If there is no oil to pressurize, it will be impossible for the oil pump to properly do its job. If your oil pressure light comes on and sometimes disappears, especially when you turn the car, a low engine oil level may cause it.
When do you add oil to your car?
If your vehicle’s current oil level is below the acceptable level, add your vehicle’s specified oil right away. Oil lubricates every moving piece in your engine, keeps your vehicle from overheating and ensures things flow properly.
What should you do if your oil light comes on?
The Oil Light may come on for a few different reasons, which include low oil pressure or a low oil level. If your Oil Light comes on while you are driving down the road, the first thing you should do is safely pull over and turn off the vehicle.
What causes the oil warning light to come on?
Never assume, however, that an oil light coming on is because of a clogged sensor. Low Engine Oil. Low engine oil is actually a rare cause of an oil light coming on. This is because the intake for the oil pump is located fairly low in the oil pan.
Clean oil has the color of light honey. Dark colored, cloudy or gritty textured oil is a sign the lubricating components of the oil have been exposed to heat for too long and needs to be changed. Adding oil instead of an oil change at this point could cause engine issues.
If your vehicle’s current oil level is below the acceptable level, add your vehicle’s specified oil right away. Oil lubricates every moving piece in your engine, keeps your vehicle from overheating and ensures things flow properly.