Can the car still be driven when the oil light is on?

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LukasLynn
07/29/25 5:37pm
Can the car still be driven when the oil light is on? The car can still be driven when the oil light is on, but the engine oil should be replaced as soon as possible. During the warranty period required by the vehicle manufacturer, if maintenance is not performed in time, engine problems will affect the vehicle warranty. Expired engine oil has adverse effects on engine operation. Engine oil has certain oxidation and water absorption properties. Over time, it will increase water content, causing the oil to deteriorate and its corresponding performance to decline. Engine oil is the lubricant of the engine, which plays the roles of lubricating friction surfaces, assisting in cooling and heat dissipation, sealing and preventing leakage, preventing rust and corrosion, and shock absorption. Under the high-speed operation, high-temperature and high-pressure working environment of the engine, it needs to be replaced regularly. Different oil qualities have different replacement cycles.
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