How Long Can You Drive When the Engine Oil Warning Light Comes On?

[CharlotteLynn]

When the engine oil warning light comes on, you should not continue driving and must pull over immediately. The reasons for the engine oil warning light illuminating are as follows: Insufficient engine oil: Engine temperature is too high, oil pump wear causing abnormal operation, improper internal engine coordination, excessive carbon buildup clogging the oil filter, pressure relief valve set pressure too low or improperly adjusted. Engine oil, also known as engine lubricant, is composed of base oil and additives. Low engine oil level: If the yellow oil indicator light comes on while driving, indicating low oil level, this usually means the engine is low on oil. If the yellow oil light turns on, you should park the car in a safe place and check the oil level. If the dipstick shows the oil level is outside the normal range, you need to add engine oil.