Which light will come on when the car is low on engine oil?
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When the engine oil level reaches the lower limit, the oil warning light will illuminate. The oil warning light is shaped like an oil can icon with a wavy line beneath it. Here is more information about the oil warning light: 1. Insufficient engine oil can easily cause engine damage. There are two types of oil indicator lights in vehicles: a red warning light and a yellow warning light. 2. If the yellow oil indicator light comes on while driving, it indicates that the engine oil level is low. When the yellow light is on, it means the oil level is below the standard lower limit, not that the oil pressure is too low, and you can continue driving. 3. If the red oil light comes on, it indicates a severe lack of engine oil, possibly due to a leak or a fault in the oil supply system, resulting in critically low oil pressure. In this case, you should stop driving immediately and wait for assistance.
That day I was driving in a hurry when suddenly a small red light shaped like an oil can lit up on the dashboard, and my heart skipped a beat. After stopping, I quickly opened the hood and checked the dipstick—sure enough, the oil level was dangerously low! That light is the oil pressure warning light, indicating insufficient oil and dangerously low pressure. Ignoring it could lead to engine failure. I remembered my friend who spent tens of thousands repairing his engine due to this exact issue. Now I’ve made it a habit to check the oil level every month or take a quick glance while refueling to avoid such scary moments. By the way, low oil not only damages the engine but also increases fuel consumption and noise. Safety first, my friend!
