08/10/2026
π¨ Warning Light of the Month π¨
The oil pressure warning light usually shows as a red oil can symbol, sometimes with a drip. Unlike the engine management light, this one isn't a "get it looked at soon" warning. It means your engine may not be getting the oil pressure it needs, and that can cause serious damage very quickly.
Common causes include: low oil level, a failing oil pump, a blocked filter or pickup, worn engine bearings, or a faulty oil pressure sensor or switch.
What to do:
1. Pull over safely as soon as you can and switch the engine off. Don't carry on to see if it goes away.
2. Once cool, check the oil level. If it's low, topping up to the correct grade may help, but it doesn't explain why it dropped.
3. If the light stays on after a top up, or the level was already fine, don't restart and drive it. Call us.
Even a short drive with low oil pressure can turn a repair into an engine rebuild. If in doubt, give us a ring.
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