What does the teapot symbol on the dashboard mean?

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A teapot symbol illuminated on the car dashboard indicates the engine oil pressure warning light. Here are the reasons why the oil pressure warning light may stay on: 1. Insufficient lubricating oil in the oil pan, unsuitable lubricating oil grade, or too low viscosity; poor anti-foaming performance of the lubricating oil, causing air to mix into the oil circuit; 2. The oil pump diaphragm is broken, allowing gasoline to leak into the oil pan, or due to a damaged cylinder head gasket or cracked liner, cooling water leaks into the oil pan, diluting the lubricating oil. Here is more information: The main reason the oil pressure warning light comes on is insufficient engine oil pressure. The most common cause of engine oil pressure failure is insufficient oil volume. If the oil volume is insufficient, the oil pump's pumping volume decreases or fails to pump oil due to air entering, leading to a drop in oil pressure. The crankshaft and bearings, as well as the cylinder liner and piston, will experience accelerated wear due to poor lubrication.