Can You Still Drive When the Car Shows Low Engine Oil?

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When the car shows low engine oil, you should not continue driving. Insufficient engine oil can cause mechanical damage to the engine. In chain-driven engines, the timing chain is guided by rails, which are tensioned by hydraulic cylinders powered by pressurized engine oil. The pressure is proportional to the engine speed. When the oil is excessively consumed and not replenished in time, insufficient oil pressure at high speeds can cause the timing chain to jump, leading to incorrect timing and insufficient power. There are three scenarios for oil pressure warnings: 1. A warning during engine startup that quickly disappears after normal startup; 2. A high-temperature warning that does not appear during startup but occurs during normal operation or high-speed driving; 3. A continuous warning that persists from startup to operation. Oil pressure warnings are not only related to the quality of the lubricating oil but also closely tied to the engine's own condition.