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Capital City Honda welcomes you to discover why your Honda oil light is on.
When the oil light turns on in your dash, it can be cause for concern. Engines need oil, and a lack of oil can have destructive consequences. Before you get too alarmed, ascertain which oil light is illuminated, do a few easy checks to see why it is on, and then figure out your next step. However, if you hear a ticking sound when the light comes on, then you need to pull over as soon as you can. An oil light combined with an engine that is ticking could mean that your engine is damaging itself, and continuing to drive it could ruin your engine.
The first step to figure out regarding the oil light is to make sure it is not just a maintenance reminder. A maintenance reminder may have the same sound and warning lights, depending on your car. If you’ve put off your recent oil change, it may even say ‘Change Oil Now’ and can look ominous. It’s not as bad as the oil light but needs to be corrected, so let us handle that to avoid any further problems.
If an engine is low on oil, it can set off the oil warning light. Some of the more common reasons for leaking oil are:
You can check under the hood for leaks, even if you are not a mechanic. The engine will be covered in dirt, but you can spot a probable oil leak if you see wet, greasy spots in the engine bay. Adding the missing oil between oil changes can be a band-aid fix, but it can still eventually lead to low oil pressure if it’s not taken care of and cause engine damage.
Low oil pressure means internal components of the engine might not be lubricated correctly. An engine that’s not correctly lubricated will get damaged and cause complete failure. If the engine has the correct amount of oil, then the oil light could be from the oil pump, a sensor, or even just low oil pressure. Your car needs to be immediately checked out by our technicians in these circumstances. Running an engine on low oil will likely cause total engine failure.
Capital City Honda is one of the most trusted places for oil changes in the Sacramento area. We happily service all vehicle makes and models. One of our factory-trained technicians will inspect your vehicle for any necessary repairs and suggest the best resolution for you and your vehicle. Schedule your Sacramento service in person or online today.
