Posted on 7/26/2022
There are multiple causes for the oil light to become illuminated. When it does it is best to immediately turn off the vehicle and refrain from driving it until the problem is resolved. While this can be extremely inconvenient, it is preferable to the risk of engine damage caused by driving the vehicle. Let's take a look at why the oil light may be illuminated and what your next steps should be. How come the Oil Light is on? There are several reasons your vehicle's oil light may be on. Let's have a look at the most common reasons and what to do. Time for an Oil Change! This is the most typical cause of the oil warning light to illuminate. It indicates that the oil level is so low that the oil light sensor activated the light. Simply confirm this by inspecting the oil and refilling the oil in the vehicle. Reduced Oil Pressure If the oil pump has difficulty circulating oil, the pressure is low. You should have this inspected, as operating a vehicle with low oil pressur ... read more