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Folsom Lake Toyota invites you to find out why your Toyota oil light is illuminated.
It can be nerve-wracking when the oil light illuminates in your dashboard. Engines need oil, and a lack of oil can have destructive consequences. Before you get too alarmed, ascertain which light is illuminated, do a few quick checks to see maybe why the light is on, and then decide the next steps. However, if the oil light turns on and your engine starts making a ticking sound, you should pull over as soon as possible. A ticking engine combined with an oil light probably means that it is getting damaged, and driving 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, the maintenance reminder could have the same sound and warning light. If you’ve put off your last oil change, it might even say ‘Change Oil Now.’ It’s not quite as bad as the oil light but ought to be corrected, so let us do it.
The oil warning light can be triggered if your engine is low on oil. Some common reasons for leaking oil are:
Even if you don’t work on cars, you can pop the hood and look for leaks. The engine is going to be dirty, but you can spot an oil leak if you see oily, wet spots around the engine. Adding oil between routine oil changes can be a quick fix, but it could still eventually lead to low oil pressure if it is not taken care of and lead to damage.
Engines with low oil pressure will not fully lubricate all components. An engine that is not properly lubricated will get damaged and can cause total failure if left unchecked. If you have confirmed the engine has the correct oil levels, then the oil warning light could be anything from the oil pump, a sensor, or even just low oil pressure alone. Your vehicle should get examined by our knowledgeable technicians in these situations. As said earlier, running an engine on low oil pressure can cause total engine failure.
Folsom Lake Toyota is one of the best places to get an oil change near the Sacramento 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.
