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Group 1 Toyota Fort Bend welcomes you to discover why your Toyota oil light is active.
It can be nerve-wracking when the oil light comes on in your dash. Oil is the lifeblood of a car’s engine, and a lack of it can have serious consequences. Before you get too worried, figure out which light is illuminated, do a few simple checks to see maybe why it is on, and then decide the next step. However, if the light turns on and your engine starts ticking, you should pull over as soon as you can. An oil light combined with a ticking engine could mean that it’s getting damaged, and driving it in this condition could destroy your engine.
Making sure it’s not just a maintenance reminder is your first step to understanding your oil light. A maintenance reminder may have the same warning light and sounds, depending on your car. If you have delayed getting your last oil change, it may even say ‘Change Oil Now.’ It’s not quite as bad as the oil light but should be corrected, so let us handle that.
The oil warning light can be set off if your engine is leaking oil. Some reasons for leaking oil are:
You can check under the hood for oil leaks, even if you are not a mechanic. The engine will probably be covered in dirt, but you can spot an oil leak if you see wet, oily spots around the engine. Adding the missing oil between regular oil changes can be a simple fix, but it can still eventually lead to low oil pressure if it’s not taken care of and lead to damage.
Having low oil pressure means internal components of the engine are not being fully lubricated. An engine that’s not correctly lubricated will be damaged and can eventually cause complete failure if left unchecked. If you have confirmed the engine has the correct amount of oil, then the oil warning light could be anything from the oil pump, a sensor, or even just low oil pressure alone. Your car needs to be immediately checked out by our knowledgeable technicians in these kinds of circumstances. Running an engine on low oil pressure can cause permanent damage.
Group 1 Toyota Fort Bend is one of the most trusted places for oil changes in the Richmond 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 Richmond service in person or online today.
