Causes of Insufficient Engine Oil Pressure

[Georgia]

Causes of insufficient engine oil pressure: 1. Insufficient engine oil storage, resulting in low oil pressure. Solution: Add engine oil; 2. Dirty or viscous engine oil, preventing the oil pump from drawing in or pumping out oil, leading to low or no oil pressure. Solution: Change the engine oil; 3. Thinned engine oil leaking from the gaps between engine friction pairs, causing low oil pressure. Solution: Change the engine oil or repair the cooling system; 4. Faulty oil sensor, pressure gauge, or circuit leading to low oil pressure. Solution: Replace or inspect; 5. Oil pipe leakage, damaged oil pump, or excessive wear of its components, such as excessive clearance between the crankshaft and bearing shells, or malfunction of the pressure relief valve due to weak springs or damaged steel balls, all of which reduce oil intake and output, resulting in low or no oil pressure.