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Gene Messer Toyota welcomes you to discover why your Toyota oil light is on.
It can be nerve-wracking when the oil warning light turns on in your dashboard. Oil is the lifeblood of a car’s engine, and a lack of it can have disastrous consequences. Before you get too alarmed, determine which light is lit, do a few easy checks to see why the light is on, and then figure out the next step. However, if your engine starts making a ticking sound when the light comes on, then you should pull over as soon as possible. An oil light combined with a ticking engine probably means that it is likely damaging itself, and driving it in this condition could destroy your engine.
The first thing in figuring out the oil light is to ensure it’s not just a scheduled maintenance reminder. A maintenance reminder may have the same sound and warning light, depending on your car. If you’ve delayed getting your recent oil change, it may even say ‘Change Oil Now.’ It’s not quite as bad as the oil light but should be taken care of, so let us do it.
If an engine is low on oil, it could set off the oil warning light. Some causes of leaking oil are:
You can open the hood and look for signs of leaks, even if you are not a service tech. The engine is going to be dirty, but you can spot a probable oil leak if you see wet, oily spots. Adding oil between routine oil changes can be a quick fix, but it could eventually cause low oil pressure if it is not taken care of and lead to engine damage.
Low oil pressure means internal components of the engine are not being fully lubricated. Unlubricated engine parts can get damaged and eventually cause total 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 alone. Your vehicle should get immediately inspected by our trained technicians in these kinds of situations. Running an engine on low oil pressure can cause damage.
Gene Messer Toyota is one of the most trusted places for oil changes in the Lubbock 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 Lubbock service in person or online today.
