What Causes the Engine Oil Light to Illuminate in Cold Weather?
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When the engine oil light illuminates in cold weather, it could be due to: 1. The engine temperature being too high, causing the oil to thin and leak excessively through the gaps, leading to a drop in oil pressure; 2. Insufficient oil quantity, resulting in the oil pump delivering less oil or failing to pump oil due to air intake, causing a decrease in oil pressure; 3. Damage to oil pump components or excessive gaps caused by wear or assembly issues, leading to the oil pump failing to deliver oil or delivering insufficient oil. The functions of engine oil include: 1. Alleviating friction and high temperatures; 2. Reducing gas leakage and preventing contamination from external pollutants; 3. Preventing contact between water, air, acidic harmful gases, and engine components; 4. Buffering the pressure rise at the engine cylinder ports; 5. Flushing away dirt generated on the surfaces of components.