4. Contact a mechanic.<\/strong>\u00a0Have a mechanic inspect your vehicle to fix any problems with the oil system.<\/p>\n No. Driving with low oil pressure or low oil in the system can ruin the vehicle\u2019s engine, completely breaking the motor. If you notice the oil light on while you are driving or while the car is running, you should stop driving and\u00a0have this problem addressed\u00a0as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Since 1989, Z & X Drivers Rentals Ltd has been providing excellent service and quality vehicles throughout the Paphos area and is a leader in the local Cyprus car rental<\/strong><\/a>. Our customer service team will be very happy to answer any questions you have about Car Rentals Cyprus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\nIs it Safe to Drive with the Oil Light On?<\/h2>\n
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The engine oil light indicates low engine oil levels or low engine oil pressure. Pull over and check your engine oil to avoid major engine damage.<\/p>\n
The oil light may come on for several different reasons, including a low oil level or a faulty sensor. If the oil light illuminates while you are driving, you should immediately pull over and turn off the vehicle. Your engine may stop and refuse to turn over if you have run out of oil. An accident could occur if the vehicle suddenly stops while you are driving. It is not safe, and in fact very dangerous, to drive with the oil light on. For a return to safe driving, know why your oil light may be on and what to do when it comes on.<\/p>\n
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4 Reasons Your Car\u2019s Oil Light is On:<\/h2>\n
1. Low Oil Pressure.<\/strong>\u00a0This means the oil pump isn\u2019t circulating enough oil, or the oil level is too low for the system to circulate. Oil keeps the surfaces of the pump and\u00a0engine lubricated, so if the level and pressure are low, the car needs to be stopped and the engine turned off to await inspection. Driving with low oil can ruin the vehicle\u2019s engine.<\/p>\n 2. Old Oil Circuit.<\/strong> Over time, the oil circuit may begin to wear out. Small gaps between moving parts may begin to increase in size, which can cause a slight drop in oil pressure. An aging pump may also cause oil pressure to drop. If the pressure dips enough from these causes, it may turn on the oil light and the circuit would require servicing.<\/p>\n 3. Regular Oil Change.<\/strong>\u00a0Your car\u2019s oil should be replaced at regular intervals according to the vehicle owner\u2019s manual. If you don\u2019t replenish your oil stores by the suggested times, the levels may dip low enough to ignite the oil light.<\/p>\n 4. Faulty Oil Sensor.<\/strong>\u00a0The oil light responds to a sensor that acts as a probe into the oil passage. A foreign particle may get into the probe and cause it to send false messages to the car\u2019s computer. If your oil levels are fine and the light remains on, consider having the part replaced.<\/p>\n 1. Pull Off The Road.<\/strong>\u00a0Should the light come on at speed, pull off to the side of the road in case the car stops unexpectedly from engine failure to avoid any collisions.<\/p>\n 2. Turn Off Engine.<\/strong>\u00a0Shut off the engine to prevent engine damage.<\/p>\n 3. Check Oil Levels.<\/strong>\u00a0Check oil level with the dipstick in the oil well \u2014 accessible under the hood of the car. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, then put it back inside. Take it out again to see if it\u2019s dry or does not have very much oil on it. Should this be the case, do not drive any further and call a tow truck to move your car.<\/p>\n![\"Oil](\"https:\/\/www.zandxcars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/car.oil_.jpg\")
4 Steps to Take When the Oil Light Turns On:<\/h2>\n