Can You Continue Driving When the Idle Oil Light Flashes?

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You can drive when the idle oil light flashes, but to prevent excessive wear of the oil pump, it should be replaced promptly. Here is some extended information about idling: 1. After the engine starts, the idle control valve opens for a period to increase the air intake, raising the engine idle speed to approximately 1500r/min-3000r/min. When the engine coolant temperature is low, the idle control valve opens to achieve an appropriate idle speed. 2. The amount of oil replaced in the car should be slightly lower than the mark on the oil dipstick. Excessive oil increases the rotational resistance of the crankshaft, reduces the engine's output power, and the excess oil may enter the combustion chamber, leading to oil burning, blue smoke emission, and increased fuel consumption.