Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston welcomes you to discover why your Ford oil light is illuminated.
It can be cause for concern when the oil warning light comes on in your dash. Engines need oil, and a lack of it can have destructive consequences. Before you get too worried, figure out which light is on, do a few simple checks to see why it’s on, and then decide your next step. However, if the light comes on and your engine starts ticking, you should pull over as soon as possible. An oil light combined with an engine that is ticking likely means that it’s 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. A maintenance reminder may have the same sound and warning light, depending on your car. If you have put off your recent oil change, it could even say ‘Change Oil Now’ and can look quite ominous. It’s not as bad as the oil light but should be taken care of, so let us do it.
The oil light can be set off if your engine is low on oil. Some causes of leaking oil are:
Even if you don’t work on cars, you can open the hood and look for leaks. The engine will be covered in dirt, but you can spot a potential oil leak if you see wet, greasy spots. Adding the missing oil between oil changes can be a simple fix, but it could eventually cause low oil pressure if it is not fixed and lead to engine damage.
An engine with low oil pressure will not correctly lubricate all components. An engine that’s not properly lubricated can be damaged and eventually cause complete failure. If you have confirmed the engine has the correct oil levels, then the oil light could be anything from a sensor, the oil pump, or even just low oil pressure alone. Your vehicle needs to be immediately inspected by our technicians in these kinds of situations. As said earlier, running an engine on low oil pressure may cause engine failure.
Group 1 Ford of Southwest Houston is one of the most trusted places for oil changes in the Houston 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 Houston service in person or online today.
