Maxwell Ford invites you to find out what caused your Ford oil light to come on.
When the oil warning light comes on in your dash, it can be cause for concern. Oil is absolutely necessary for a car’s engine, and a lack of oil can have disastrous consequences. Before you get too worried, figure out which oil light is lit, do a few easy checks to see why it is on, and then decide your 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 a ticking engine probably means that your engine is 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 your oil light. A maintenance reminder could have the same sound and warning lights, depending on your car. If you have delayed getting your recent oil change, it may even say ‘Change Oil Now’ and look quite ominous. It’s not as bad as the oil light but ought to be taken care of, so let us do it to avoid any further issues.
The oil light can be set off if the engine is low on oil. Some of the more normal reasons for leaking oil are:
You can check under the hood for leaks, even if you don’t work on cars. The engine is going to be dirty, but you can spot a potential oil leak if you see greasy, wet spots around the engine. Adding some oil between routine oil changes can be a band-aid fix, but it could still eventually cause low oil pressure if it’s not fixed and lead to damage.
Having low oil pressure means not all internal components of the engine are not being fully lubricated. Unlubricated engine parts can get damaged and can cause complete failure. If the engine has the right oil levels, then the oil warning light could be anything from a sensor, the oil pump, or even just low oil pressure. Your car should get immediately examined by our knowledgeable technicians in these situations. As said earlier, running an engine on low oil will likely cause engine failure.
Maxwell Ford is one of the best places to get an oil change in 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.
