Can using the wrong oil cause a check engine light?
Oil changes are essential maintenance for your car but it won’t do anything that could trigger your check engine light to come on. If you notice the light after an oil change, something else is wrong.
Why am I losing oil in my car?
A car may be burning oil for a few different reasons. The two most common are because it is bypassing the piston rings, or leaking past the valve seals. If your engine’s piston rings are worn out from high mileage or poor maintenance they can allow small amounts of oil past to be burnt during the combustion process.
Can a check engine light show an oil leak?
I havent seen a leak, the check engine light is not on and there is no smoke. Any thoughts? I would check the oil pressure sending unit for leaking. A few drops of oil dripping onto a hot manifold can make a stink.
What causes check engine light on Chevy 6.0?
A check engine light due to low oil pressure is a common complaint in GM ( General Motors) vehicles years 2007-2016 that have V8 engines. It is also known as DOD (displacement on demand). The symptoms occur with no engine-related noises during a low oil pressure condition. Some technicians say to replace the oil pressure sensor.
What should you do if you have an oil leak in your car?
An oil leak should be acknowledged with proper initiative in order to prevent other potential problems from developing. Engine oil protects the engine from metal-on-metal contact, which can often result in permanent damage – so major care should be taken with oil leaks, especially if they are substantial in nature.
Why is the oil pressure warning light still on?
If you have refilled your engine oil with a new one but the light is still on, the culprit could be the engine pressure sensor. The sensor is connected through a circuit from the engine to the dashboard. With time the sensors get filled with dirt and this reduces their ability to detect low oil pressure effectively.