Bob Howard Chevrolet invites you to find out why your Chevrolet oil light is active.
When the oil light illuminates in your dash, it can be cause for concern. Engines need oil, and a lack of oil can have catastrophic consequences. Before you get too concerned, figure out which oil light is illuminated, do a few easy checks to see why it’s on, and then decide the next step. However, if the light turns on and you hear a ticking sound, then you need to pull over as soon as it is safe to do so. Engine ticking combined with an oil light could mean that your engine is likely damaging itself, and continuing to drive it could ruin your engine.
Making sure it’s not just a scheduled maintenance reminder is your first step to understanding the oil light. The maintenance reminder might have the same sound and warning lights, depending on your car. If you’ve put off your recent oil change, it could even say ‘Change Oil Now’ and can look quite ominous. It’s not quite as bad as the oil light but needs to be taken care of, so let us handle that to avoid further problems.
If the engine is leaking oil, that may set off the oil warning light. Some reasons for leaking oil are:
Even if you are not a service tech, you can check under the hood for oil leaks. The engine will likely be covered in dirt, but you can spot an oil leak if you see wet, greasy spots around the engine. Adding oil between routine oil changes can be a quick fix, but it can still eventually cause low oil pressure if it is not taken care of and cause damage.
Low oil pressure means internal components of the engine are not being lubricated correctly. Unlubricated engine parts can be damaged and can eventually cause total failure if left unchecked. If you have confirmed the engine has the right oil levels, then the oil warning light could be anything from a sensor, the oil pump, or even just low oil pressure alone. Your car should get inspected by our knowledgeable technicians in these situations. Running an engine on low oil may cause total engine failure.
Bob Howard Chevrolet is one of the best places to get an oil change in the Oklahoma City area. We proudly service all makes and models of vehicles. Visit our location online or in person to schedule service and repair for your car or truck. Our friendly technicians are ready to serve you.
