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Sandia MINI invites you to find out why your MINI oil light is on.
When the oil warning light illuminates in your dashboard, it can be a little scary. Engines need oil, and a lack of it can have destructive consequences. Before you get too concerned, ascertain which light is illuminated, do a few quick checks to see maybe why it is on, and then figure out your next step. However, if your engine starts making a ticking sound when the oil light turns on, then you should pull over as soon as possible. A ticking engine combined with an oil light could mean that it’s getting damaged, and continuing to drive it in this condition could ruin your engine.
Making sure it’s not just a maintenance reminder is your first step to understanding the oil light. Depending on your car, a maintenance reminder might have the same sound and warning light. If you are past due on your recent oil change, it may even say ‘Change Oil Now.’ It’s not quite as bad as the oil light but ought to be taken care of, so let us handle that to avoid further problems.
If an engine is low on oil, that can set off the oil light. Some of the more normal reasons for leaking oil are:
Even if you are not a mechanic, you can check under the hood for oil leaks. The engine is going to be dusty, but you can spot a probable oil leak if you see oily, wet spots around the engine. Adding oil between routine oil changes can be a simple fix, but it could eventually lead to low oil pressure if it is not fixed and cause damage.
Low oil pressure means not all internal components of the engine may not be fully lubricated. An engine that’s not properly lubricated will get damaged and can eventually cause complete failure. If you have confirmed the engine has the right amount of oil, then the oil light could be anything from the oil pump, a sensor, or even low oil pressure alone. Your vehicle needs to be checked out by our technicians in these situations. Running an engine on low oil will likely cause damage.
Sandia MINI is one of the best places to get an oil change in the Albuquerque area. We proudly service all makes and models of vehicles. Visit our location online or in person to schedule service and repair for your car or truck. Our friendly technicians are ready to serve you.
