Low Oil Pressure
The low oil pressure indicator
should never come on when the
engine is running. If this light
comes on with the engine running,
take immediate action.
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechani-
cal damage almost immediately.
Turn off the engine as soon as you
can safely get the car stopped.
1. Safely pull off the road and shut
off the engine.
2. Let the car sit for a minute. Open
the hood and check the oil level
(see page
119
). Although oil level
and oil pressure are not directly
connected, an engine that is very
low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other
driving maneuvers.
3. If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page
119
).
4. Start the engine and watch the
oil pressure light. If the light
does not go out within ten
seconds, turn off the engine.
There is a mechanical problem
that needs to be repaired before
you can continue driving. (See
Towing
on page
185
.)
Taking Care of the Unexpected
NOTICE
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
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