Why does the car dashboard display a prompt to change the oil quickly?

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Richardson
07/29/25 11:20pm
The car dashboard displaying a prompt to change the oil quickly indicates that the current oil level has fallen below the standard. Continuing to drive for an extended period under these conditions can damage the engine. When a car alerts you to change the oil, it typically has an oil dipstick to measure the remaining oil level. The dipstick has two marked lines, H (High) and L (Low). When the oil level drops below the lower marked line L, the car's warning light will illuminate, notifying the owner to change the oil. Here’s how to use the oil dipstick: 1. Park the car and turn off the engine, then open the hood. 2. Locate the oil dipstick and wipe it clean with a cloth. 3. Reinsert the clean and dry dipstick, wait for three minutes, then pull it out again. 4. Observe where the oil level is on the dipstick. Typically, the dipstick has two marked lines, H and L. If the oil level is between these two marks, it means the oil level is sufficient, and the car can be driven normally.
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