Cedar Park Nissan invites you to find out what caused your Nissan oil light to come on.
It can be nerve-wracking when the oil warning light illuminates in your dash. Engines need oil, and a lack of oil can have disastrous consequences. Before you get too worried, figure out which light is illuminated, do a few quick checks to see why it’s on, and then decide the next step. However, if the oil light turns on and your engine starts ticking, you should pull over as soon as you can. A ticking engine combined with an oil light probably means that it is getting damaged, and driving it in this condition could destroy your engine.
Making sure it’s not just a scheduled maintenance reminder is your first step to understanding the oil light. The maintenance reminder may have the same warning light and alarm, depending on your car. If you’ve put off your recent oil change, it could even say ‘Change Oil Now.’ It’s not quite as bad as the oil light but ought to be taken care of, so let us handle that to avoid further issues.
The oil light can be set off if your engine is leaking oil. Some of the more normal reasons for leaking oil are:
You can pop the hood and look for oil leaks, even if you are not a licensed service technician. The engine is going to be dirty, but you can spot a potential oil leak if you see wet, greasy spots around the engine. Adding the missing oil between regular oil changes can be a quick fix, but it could still eventually cause low oil pressure if it’s not taken care of and lead to damage.
Engines with low oil pressure will not fully lubricate all components. Unlubricated engine parts can get damaged and eventually cause total failure. If you have confirmed the engine has the right amount of oil, then the oil warning light could be from the oil pump, a sensor, or even low oil pressure. Your vehicle needs to be immediately inspected by our trained technicians in these kinds of circumstances. Running an engine on low oil may cause engine failure.
Cedar Park Nissan is one of the best places to get an oil change near the Austin 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.
