What does it mean when the oil can light comes on?
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The oil can light may come on for the following reasons: 1. Insufficient engine oil level, which reduces the oil pump's output or causes it to fail to pump oil due to air intake, leading to a drop in oil pressure and triggering the warning; 2. Overheating of the engine, which can thin the oil and cause it to leak excessively through the gaps, resulting in decreased oil pressure and illumination of the warning light; 3. Damage to oil pump components or excessive gaps due to wear or assembly issues, which can prevent the oil pump from delivering oil or cause insufficient oil delivery; 4. Improper clearance between the crankshaft and the main or connecting rod bearings, where excessive tightness can increase oil pressure and excessive looseness can decrease it.