What does the oil can light on the dashboard mean?
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When the oil warning light on the car dashboard illuminates, it generally comes in two colors: yellow and red. A yellow light indicates that the oil level is low but the vehicle can still operate normally. If the light is red, it signifies a severe oil shortage or blockage, requiring immediate stopping of the vehicle and calling for rescue to tow the car. Reasons for the oil light to illuminate: Excessive oil consumption, commonly known as burning oil, especially in turbocharged vehicles; oil leakage from the oil pan due to assembly process issues, or poor sealing of the valve chamber, causing oil to enter the cylinder and burn; incomplete oil separation by the oil-gas separator (also known as the exhaust valve), leading to oil entering the cylinder and burning; significant wear of the oil pump or blockage in the oil circuit. Hazards of insufficient oil: When the oil level is insufficient, the lubrication effect on the engine diminishes, increasing friction resistance and accelerating wear on the engine and its components. Prolonged oil deficiency can, in severe cases, cause the engine to overheat, leading to catastrophic mechanical failures in moving parts, reducing the engine's lifespan, or even resulting in engine failure.