What does it mean when the engine oil warning light turns yellow?
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The yellow engine oil light indicates that the oil level is too low. Here is some relevant information about engine oil: 1. Normally, the sensor works properly. When taking sharp turns, the oil is thrown to one side by centrifugal force, causing the sensor to detect a low oil level and trigger the warning. Adding oil will restore normal operation once the level stabilizes. 2. Engine oil, also known as engine lubricant (English name: Engine oil), serves multiple functions such as lubrication and friction reduction, auxiliary cooling, sealing against leaks, rust and corrosion prevention, and shock absorption. 3. Engine oils on the market can be broadly categorized into mineral oils and synthetic oils based on their base oils (vegetable oils are not considered due to their scarcity). Synthetic oils are further divided into full synthetic and semi-synthetic. Full synthetic oil is the highest grade. 4. Engine oil consists of two main components: base oil and additives. The base oil is the primary constituent of lubricating oil, determining its fundamental properties. Additives compensate for and improve the shortcomings of the base oil, imparting new characteristics, making them an essential part of lubricating oil. 5. Lubricating base oils are mainly divided into two categories: mineral base oils and synthetic base oils. Mineral base oils are widely used and account for a large proportion (about 95% or more), but certain applications require products formulated with synthetic base oils.
