Town North Nissan invites you to find out why your Nissan oil light is on.
It can be cause for concern when the oil light comes on in your dash. Oil is absolutely imperative for a car’s engine, and a lack of oil can have catastrophic consequences. Before you get too worried, ascertain which light is lit, do a few simple 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 oil light comes on, you need to pull over as soon as it is safe to do so. A ticking engine combined with an oil light likely means that it is getting damaged, and driving it in this condition could destroy your engine.
Your first thing to figure out regarding the oil light is to make sure it is not just a scheduled maintenance reminder. Depending on your car, the maintenance reminder may have the same sound and warning light. If you have delayed getting your recent oil change, it may even say ‘Change Oil Now’ and can look quite ominous. It’s not quite as bad as the oil light but needs to be taken care of, so let us do it.
If your engine is low on oil, it might set off the oil light. Some reasons for leaking oil are:
You can check under the hood for oil leaks, even if you are not a mechanic. The engine will likely be dusty, but you can spot a potential oil leak if you see wet, oily spots. Adding some oil between oil changes can be a band-aid fix, but it can eventually lead to low oil pressure if it’s not taken care of and cause engine damage.
Low oil pressure means internal components of the engine are not being lubricated correctly. An engine that’s not properly lubricated can get damaged and can cause total failure. If the engine has the correct amount of oil, then the oil warning light could be from a sensor, the oil pump, or even low oil pressure. Your car needs to be immediately inspected by our technicians in these situations. Running an engine on low oil will likely cause engine failure.
Town North Nissan is one of the best places to get an oil change in the Austin 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.
