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Group 1 Chevrolet Northwest invites you to find out the reason why your Chevrolet oil light came on.
It can be a little scary when the oil light illuminates in your dashboard. Oil is absolutely necessary for an engine, and a lack of it can have serious consequences. Before you get too alarmed, figure out which oil light is lit, do a few quick checks to see why it is on, and then decide your next step. However, if the light comes on and you hear a ticking sound, then you should pull over as soon as possible. An oil light combined with an engine that is ticking probably means that it’s getting damaged, and continuing to drive it in this condition could ruin your engine.
The first thing to figure out regarding the oil light is to ensure it is not just a scheduled maintenance reminder. Depending on your car, a maintenance reminder might have the same warning light and alarms. If you are past due on your last oil change, it may even say ‘Change Oil Now’ and look quite ominous. It’s not as bad as the oil light but should be taken care of, so let us handle that.
If the engine is low on oil, that can set off the oil light. Some of the more normal 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 dirty, but you can spot a probable oil leak if you see oily, wet spots around the engine. Adding oil between oil changes can be a quick fix, but it can still eventually lead to low oil pressure if it’s not fixed and cause engine damage.
Having low oil pressure means not all internal components of the engine are not being lubricated correctly. An engine that is not correctly lubricated will get damaged and can cause complete failure. If you have confirmed the engine has the correct oil levels, then the oil light could be from the oil pump, a sensor, or even low oil pressure alone. Your car needs to be checked out by our knowledgeable technicians in these kinds of circumstances. As said earlier, running an engine on low oil will likely cause damage.
Group 1 Chevrolet Northwest is one of the best places to get an oil change in the San Antonio 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.
