What Does Insufficient Engine Oil Pressure Mean?
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Insufficient engine oil pressure indicates that the engine oil is too thin, resulting in oil pressure below the standard value. The lack of engine oil may be due to low oil storage, which requires timely replenishment to avoid insufficient oil pressure. It could also be caused by overly viscous oil, preventing the oil pump from drawing in the thick oil, leading to insufficient oil pressure. In such cases, the oil needs to be replaced. Engine oil, or engine lubricant, is a substance enhanced with additives in base oil, primarily containing anti-wear additives, detergents, dispersants, and multi-grade oil viscosity index improvers, mainly used for lubricating internal combustion engines.