Sterling McCall Acura welcomes you to discover why your Acura oil light is illuminated.
When the oil light illuminates in your dash, it can be a little scary. Engines need oil, and a lack of it can have disastrous consequences. Before you get too worried, figure out which oil light is illuminated, do a few easy checks to see maybe why the light is on, and then figure out the next steps. However, if the oil light turns on and your engine starts ticking, then you need to pull over as soon as you can. An oil light combined with an engine that is ticking means that your engine is likely damaging itself, and continuing to drive it in this condition could ruin your engine.
The first step in figuring out the oil light is to ensure it’s not just a scheduled maintenance reminder. Depending on your car, a maintenance reminder may have the same sound and warning light. If you are past due on your recent oil change, it may even say ‘Change Oil Now.’ It’s not quite as bad as the oil light but ought to be taken care of, so let us do it to avoid any further issues.
If an engine is low on oil, it could trigger the oil light. Some reasons for leaking oil are:
You can open the hood and look for oil leaks, even if you are not a mechanic. The engine will probably be dusty, but you can spot a probable oil leak if you see wet, greasy spots around the engine. Adding the missing oil between oil changes can be a quick fix, but it could still eventually cause low oil pressure if it’s not fixed properly and cause engine damage.
Having low oil pressure means not all internal components of the engine might not be lubricated correctly. An engine that is not properly lubricated will be damaged and can eventually cause total failure. If you have confirmed the engine has the right oil levels, then the oil light could be anything from the oil pump, a sensor, or even just low oil pressure. Your car needs to be checked out by our technicians in these kinds of circumstances. Running an engine on low oil pressure may cause permanent damage.
Sterling McCall Acura 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.
