What Causes the Engine Oil Light to Flash a Few Times Before Disappearing?

[VonMorgan]

There are three main reasons why the engine oil light flashes a few times before disappearing. Below is a detailed explanation of these three causes: 1. Engine Overheating: Engine overheating can cause the oil to become too thin, leading to insufficient oil pressure, which results in the oil light flashing continuously. Excessive engine temperature can thin the oil, causing it to leak excessively through the gaps and leading to a drop in oil pressure, which triggers the oil warning light. 2. Insufficient Oil Level: Insufficient oil volume reduces the amount of oil pumped by the oil pump or prevents pumping due to air intake, resulting in a drop in oil pressure and causing the oil light to flash continuously. 3. Excessive Oil Viscosity: The viscosity of the oil is closely related to its quality. The higher the viscosity, the better the oil's resistance to high temperatures. However, when the oil viscosity is too high, it can cause the engine oil light to flash continuously.