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Kearny Mesa Volkswagen invites you to find out why your Volkswagen oil light is on.
It can be nerve-wracking when the oil light illuminates in your dashboard. Engines need oil, and a lack of it can have destructive consequences. Before you get too worried, ascertain which light is illuminated, do a few easy checks to see maybe why it’s on, and then decide your next steps. However, if the light comes on and you hear a ticking sound, you need to pull over as soon as it is safe to do so. Engine ticking combined with an oil light could mean that it’s getting damaged, and driving it in this condition could ruin your engine.
Making sure it’s not just a scheduled maintenance reminder is your first step to understanding your oil light. The maintenance reminder may have the same warning light and alarms, depending on your car. If you have delayed getting your last oil change, it may even say ‘Change Oil Now’ and look quite ominous. It’s not as bad as the oil light but ought to be taken care of, so let us do it to avoid further problems.
If the engine is leaking oil, that may set off the oil light. Some reasons for leaking oil are:
Even if you are not a mechanic, you can open the hood and look for signs of oil leaks. The engine is going to be dusty, but you can spot a probable oil leak if you see wet, oily spots in the engine bay. Adding some oil between routine oil changes can be a quick fix, but it can 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 are not being fully lubricated. Unlubricated engine parts can be damaged and eventually cause total failure if left unchecked. If the engine has the correct oil levels, then the oil light could be anything from a sensor, the oil pump, or even just low oil pressure alone. Your car should get inspected by our knowledgeable technicians in these kinds of circumstances. Running an engine on low oil pressure can cause permanent damage.
Kearny Mesa Volkswagen is one of the best places to get an oil change in the San Diego 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.
