What Causes the Car Oil Can Light to Illuminate?
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The car oil can light is the engine oil pressure indicator. The oil light illuminates due to low oil pressure. Causes of low pressure include insufficient oil level, clogged oil passages, degraded oil, or a faulty oil pressure sensor. Precautions regarding oil usage are as follows: 1. Insufficient oil pressure can lead to poor lubrication and abnormal wear of internal engine components. If the oil pressure warning activates, immediately turn off the engine, stop the vehicle, and call for assistance to prevent further damage. 2. When the oil pressure indicator light comes on, pull over and stop immediately. Assess whether the vehicle can be driven slowly to a service station based on the cause of the warning light. If not, call for a tow truck.