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Can You Still Drive When the Engine Oil Light Is On?

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LaylaDella

07/30/25 4:48am

It is best not to drive when the engine oil light is on. Here are detailed explanations: 1. If you see the engine oil pressure indicator light up after starting the car, you should not continue driving. The first thing to do is to check the oil dipstick to see if the oil level is normal, and top up the oil if necessary. If you cannot identify the issue, take the car to the nearest repair shop for inspection. 2. If the engine oil warning light comes on while driving, find a safe place to pull over and check, but this should only be limited to checking the oil level. If the car drives normally, you can continue to the nearest 4S shop for inspection, but remember to slow down and drive carefully. 3. If the engine oil warning light on the dashboard comes on and the car can still be driven normally but exhibits symptoms such as shaking or lack of acceleration, continuing to drive may worsen engine wear and could even threaten life and property safety. In such cases, it is best to call for a tow truck.

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