Gene Messer Chevrolet invites you to find out what caused your Chevrolet oil light to turn on.
When the oil light illuminates in your dashboard, it can be cause for concern. Engines need oil, and a lack of it can have serious consequences. Before you get too worried, ascertain which oil light is on, do a few easy 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 comes on, you should pull over as soon as it is safe to do so. A ticking engine combined with an oil light means that your engine is getting damaged, and continuing to drive it in this condition could destroy your engine.
Making sure it’s not just a maintenance reminder is your first step to understanding your oil light. Depending on your car, a maintenance reminder may have the same warning light and sounds. If you’ve delayed getting your recent oil change, it might even say ‘Change Oil Now’ and look quite ominous. It’s not quite as bad as the oil light but needs to be taken care of, so let us do it.
If your engine is low on oil, it might trigger the oil light. Some of the more normal reasons for leaking oil are:
Even if you don’t work on cars, you can check under the hood for leaks. The engine will probably be covered in dirt, but you can spot an oil leak if you see wet, greasy spots. Adding some oil between routine oil changes can be a simple fix, but it could eventually lead to low oil pressure if it’s not fixed and lead to engine damage.
Having low oil pressure means not all internal components of the engine might not be lubricated correctly. Unlubricated engine parts will get damaged and can cause complete failure. 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 low oil pressure. Your car should get inspected by our trained technicians in these circumstances. Running an engine on low oil pressure will likely cause total engine failure.
Gene Messer Chevrolet is one of the best places to get an oil change in the Lubbock 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.
