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MINI of Clear Lake invites you to find out why your MINI oil light is illuminated.
When the oil light comes on in your dashboard, it can be nerve-wracking. Oil is absolutely imperative for an engine, and a lack of oil can have destructive consequences. Before you get too alarmed, figure out which light is illuminated, do a few easy checks to see maybe why it’s on, and then figure out your next steps. However, if you hear a ticking sound when the oil light turns on, you should pull over as soon as possible. Engine ticking combined with the oil light could mean that it’s getting damaged, and driving it could destroy your engine.
The first thing to figure out regarding the oil light is to ensure it is not just a scheduled maintenance reminder. The maintenance reminder might have the same warning light and sound, depending on your car. If you’ve put off your recent oil change, it might even say ‘Change Oil Now.’ It’s not as bad as the oil light but ought to be corrected, so let us handle that to avoid any further problems.
If the engine is leaking oil, that could set off the oil light. Some of the more common causes of leaking oil are:
Even if you are not a mechanic, you can check under the hood for leaks. The engine will probably be covered in dirt, but you can spot an 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 eventually produce low oil pressure if it’s not fixed properly and cause engine damage.
Having low oil pressure means not all internal components of the engine are not being fully lubricated. An engine that’s not correctly lubricated will be damaged and can cause total failure. If you have confirmed the engine has the right oil levels, then the oil light could be anything from a sensor, the oil pump, or even low oil pressure alone. Your vehicle should get inspected by our technicians in these kinds of circumstances. As said earlier, running an engine on low oil pressure will likely cause engine failure.
MINI of Clear Lake is one of the best places to get an oil change in the Houston 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.
