What Causes the Motorcycle Engine Oil Light to Illuminate?
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Analysis and solutions for the motorcycle engine oil light illumination: 1. Insufficient engine oil level, leading to inadequate lubrication and low oil pressure. Solution: Top up oil. 2. Dirty or thickened oil preventing the oil pump from effectively circulating oil, causing low or no oil pressure. Solution: Change oil. 3. Thin oil or thinning due to high engine temperature, resulting in leakage through engine gaps and low oil pressure. Solution: Change oil or inspect cooling system. 4. Oil pipe leakage or oil pump damage/excessive wear reducing oil circulation, leading to low or no oil pressure. Solution: Inspect and repair. 5. Excessive clearance between crankshaft and bearings causing oil leakage and low pressure. Solution: Repair. 6. Faulty pressure relief valve due to weak/ stuck spring or damaged ball, reducing oil pressure. Solution: Replace or repair. 7. Oil sensor, pressure gauge, or electrical circuit malfunction causing low oil pressure. Solution: Replace or inspect.