Group 1 Hyundai Southwest Houston welcomes you to discover the reasons why your Hyundai oil light has turned on.
When the oil light illuminates 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 catastrophic consequences. Before you get too alarmed, figure out which light is on, do a few simple checks to see maybe why it’s on, and then figure out the next step. However, if the light comes on and your engine starts ticking, then you should pull over as soon as it is safe to do so. An oil light combined with an engine that is ticking could mean that your engine is getting damaged, and continuing to drive it could ruin your engine.
Making sure it’s not just a maintenance reminder is your first step to understanding your oil light. Depending on your car, a maintenance reminder may have the same warning light and alarms. If you have put off your recent oil change, it may even say ‘Change Oil Now.’ It’s not quite as bad as the oil light but needs to be corrected, so let us do it.
If the engine is leaking oil, that can trigger the oil warning light. Some reasons for leaking oil are:
Even if you don’t work on cars, you can check under the hood for leaks. The engine will probably be dusty, but you can spot a potential oil leak if you see oily, wet spots. Adding oil between oil changes can be a simple fix, but it could eventually lead to low oil pressure if it’s not fixed and cause engine damage.
Engines with low oil pressure will not fully lubricate all of the components. An engine that is not properly lubricated will be damaged and can cause total failure if left unchecked. If the engine has the right oil levels, then the oil light could be from a sensor, the oil pump, or even low oil pressure alone. Your car needs to be immediately examined by our knowledgeable technicians in these circumstances. As mentioned earlier, running an engine on low oil pressure will likely cause total engine failure.
Group 1 Hyundai 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.
