South Pointe Honda invites you to find out why your Honda oil light is active.
When the oil light illuminates in your dashboard, it can be cause for concern. Oil is the lifeblood of an engine, and a lack of oil can have disastrous consequences. Before you get too alarmed, ascertain which light is lit, do a few simple checks to see why it’s on, and then figure out the next step. However, if you hear a ticking sound when the oil light comes on, then you need to pull over as soon as you can. An oil light combined with an engine that is ticking means that it’s likely damaging itself, and continuing to drive it in this condition could ruin your engine.
Making sure it’s not just a scheduled maintenance reminder is your first step to understanding the oil light. Depending on your car, the maintenance reminder may have the same warning light and sounds. If you have put off your last oil change, it may even say ‘Change Oil Now’ and can look ominous. It’s not quite as bad as the oil light but should be corrected, so let us do it.
The oil warning light can be triggered if the engine is leaking oil. Some of the more normal reasons for leaking oil are:
You can check under the hood for oil leaks, even if you aren’t a licensed service technician. The engine will likely be dusty, but you can spot a probable oil leak if you see wet, oily spots around the engine. Adding some oil between regular oil changes can be a simple fix, but it could still eventually lead to low oil pressure if it is not taken care of and lead to engine damage.
Engines with low oil pressure will not fully lubricate all internal components. Unlubricated engine parts can get damaged and eventually cause total failure if left unchecked. If the engine has the correct oil levels, then the oil warning light could be anything from a sensor, the oil pump, or even low oil pressure alone. Your car needs to be immediately examined by our technicians in these circumstances. Running an engine on low oil pressure will likely cause damage.
South Pointe Honda is one of the best places to get an oil change in the Tulsa 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.