Group 1 Nissan Southwest Houstoninvites you to find out why your Nissan oil light is illuminated.
When the oil warning light illuminates in your dash, it can be a little scary. Oil is the lifeblood of a car’s engine, and a lack of oil can have serious consequences. Before you get too concerned, figure out which oil light is on, do a few quick checks to see maybe why it’s on, and then decide your next step. However, if your engine starts making a ticking sound when the light turns on, you need to pull over as soon as you can. Engine ticking combined with the oil light probably means that your engine is damaging itself, and continuing to drive it in this condition 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 might have the same warning light and alarms. If you have delayed getting your recent oil change, it might even say ‘Change Oil Now’ and look ominous. It’s not quite as bad as the oil light but needs to be taken care of, so let us handle that to avoid any further issues.
The oil light can be triggered if your engine is low on oil. Some of the more common reasons for leaking oil are:
You can check under the hood for oil leaks, even if you are not a mechanic. The engine will be covered in dirt, but you can spot a probable oil leak if you see wet, oily spots around the engine. Adding the missing oil between regular oil changes can be a simple fix, but it can still eventually produce low oil pressure if it is not fixed correctly and cause engine damage.
Having low oil pressure means internal components of the engine may not be lubricated correctly. Unlubricated engine parts will get damaged and can eventually cause complete failure. If the engine has the right oil levels, then the oil light could be anything from the oil pump, a sensor, or even low oil pressure. Your vehicle should get immediately examined by our trained technicians in these situations. Running an engine on low oil pressure can cause permanent damage.
Group 1 Nissan Southwest Houstonis one of the best places to get an oil change in the Houston 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.
