What does the low engine oil indicator look like?
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The low engine oil warning light: Its shape resembles a teapot with a drop of liquid dripping down. When the engine oil replenishment indicator lights up, you should immediately take your car to a 4S shop for inspection and should not continue driving. Otherwise, it will accelerate engine wear and may cause irreversible damage to the engine itself. Here are some related details: 1. Engine oil filling standard: Engine oil should generally be filled to slightly above the middle point between the minimum and maximum marks on the dipstick, never exceeding the maximum or falling below the minimum mark. Exceeding the maximum mark will increase the rotational resistance of the engine crankshaft and affect performance, while falling below the minimum mark will prevent adequate lubrication protection for internal engine components. 2. Engine oil replacement cycle: Different manufacturers have varying requirements for oil change intervals. Generally, engine oil should be checked and replaced at a 4S shop every 5,000 kilometers/6 months. If you use fully synthetic oil, it can be replaced every 8,000 kilometers.
I remember one time when I was driving to the suburbs for a trip, suddenly the small oil can icon on the dashboard lit up—it was red and looked like oil dripping. I immediately realized it was a low engine oil warning. I quickly pulled over, popped the hood, and checked the dipstick—the oil level was indeed extremely low. I barely made it to a gas station to top up the oil before driving home, nervous the entire way. From then on, I learned that this icon is the engine oil warning light, indicating insufficient oil level or unstable oil pressure, possibly due to a leak or lack of regular maintenance. Ignoring it and continuing to drive could lead to severe engine overheating from lack of lubrication, piston seizure, or even total engine failure, with repair costs running into thousands. Now, I check the dipstick monthly to ensure the oil level is within the normal range, avoiding such trouble. I also strictly follow the manual’s recommended oil change intervals—safety first.
