South Pointe Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram welcomes you to discover why your Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram oil light is illuminated.
When the oil warning light turns on in your dash, it can be nerve-wracking. Oil is absolutely imperative for an engine, and a lack of oil can have disastrous consequences. Before you get too worried, ascertain which oil light is illuminated, do a few quick checks to see maybe why it is on, and then figure out your next step. However, if you hear a ticking sound when the oil light turns on, you should pull over as soon as you can. An oil light combined with a ticking engine likely means that it is getting damaged, and driving it could destroy your engine.
Your first step in figuring out the oil light is to ensure it’s not just the maintenance reminder. Depending on your car, a maintenance reminder could have the same sound and warning light. If you have put off your recent oil change, it may even say ‘Change Oil Now’ and look ominous. It’s not as bad as the oil light but should be taken care of, so let us handle that.
The oil warning light can be set off if your engine is leaking oil. Some causes of leaking oil are:
Even if you are not a mechanic, you can check under the hood for oil leaks. The engine will be dusty, but you can spot an oil leak if you see wet, greasy spots around the engine. Adding some oil between oil changes can be a band-aid fix, but it could still eventually lead to low oil pressure if it’s not taken care of and lead to damage.
An engine with low oil pressure will not fully lubricate all internal components. Unlubricated engine parts can get damaged and cause complete failure if left unchecked. If the engine has the right amount of oil, then the oil light could be from a sensor, the oil pump, or even low oil pressure. Your vehicle should get immediately checked out by our technicians in these kinds of circumstances. Running an engine on low oil may cause damage.
South Pointe Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram is one of the most trusted places for oil changes in the Tulsa area. We happily service all vehicle makes and models. One of our factory-trained technicians will inspect your vehicle for any necessary repairs and suggest the best resolution for you and your vehicle. Schedule your Tulsa service in person or online today.
