Can You Drive When the Oil Light Comes On and Then Returns to Normal?

[VanStephanie]

You cannot drive when the oil light comes on and then returns to normal. Here are the reasons why the car oil light may come on: 1. Insufficient oil level: The oil pump's output decreases due to low oil volume, eventually leading to a drop in oil pressure and triggering the oil light warning. 2. Engine overheating: Prolonged aggressive driving keeps the engine under high-temperature and high-load conditions. Even if the oil level is sufficient, the high temperature thins the oil, causing it to leak through the gaps and resulting in a drop in oil pressure. 3. Oil pump failure: Similar to the issue mentioned earlier, if the oil pump's components are worn or improperly assembled, creating excessive gaps, the pump may fail to deliver oil or deliver insufficient oil, triggering the oil light warning.