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Bob Howard Honda invites you to find out the reason why your Honda oil light came on.
It can be cause for concern when the oil light turns on in your dashboard. Engines need oil, and a lack of oil can have destructive consequences. Before you get too worried, ascertain which oil light is lit, do a few simple checks to see why it is on, and then decide the next steps. However, if your engine starts making a ticking sound when the oil light comes on, then you need to pull over as soon as it is safe to do so. An oil light combined with an engine that is ticking means that your engine is getting damaged, and driving it could destroy your engine.
Your first thing to figure out regarding the oil light is to ensure it is not just the scheduled maintenance reminder. A maintenance reminder may have the same warning lights and sounds, depending on your car. If you are past due on your recent oil change, it may even say ‘Change Oil Now.’ It’s not as bad as the oil light but needs to be taken care of, so let us handle that to avoid any further issues.
If an engine is low on oil, that can trigger the oil warning light. Some normal reasons for leaking oil are:
Even if you don’t work on cars, you can pop the hood and look for signs of oil leaks. The engine is going to be dirty, but you can spot an oil leak if you see wet, oily spots. Adding oil between routine oil changes can be a quick fix, but it can eventually lead to low oil pressure if it is not taken care of and lead to damage.
Engines with low oil pressure will not fully lubricate all of the internal components. An engine that’s not correctly lubricated will get damaged and eventually cause complete failure. If you have confirmed the engine has the correct oil levels, then the oil light could be anything from a sensor, the oil pump, or even low oil pressure. Your car should get immediately inspected by our technicians in these circumstances. Running an engine on low oil pressure will likely cause engine failure.
Bob Howard Honda 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.
