What causes the car kettle light to come on?
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The car kettle light refers to the engine oil pressure warning light. Here are the reasons why the car kettle light may come on: 1. Insufficient engine oil volume: This reduces the oil pump's output or prevents it from pumping oil due to air intake, leading to a drop in oil pressure. 2. Overheating engine: This can thin the engine oil, causing it to leak excessively through the gaps and resulting in decreased oil pressure. 3. Excessive gaps: When the oil pump components are damaged or have excessive gaps due to wear, assembly issues, etc., the oil pump may fail to deliver oil or deliver insufficient oil. Improper clearance between the crankshaft and the bearings, if too tight, can increase oil pressure, while if too loose, can decrease oil pressure.