Baron BMW invites you to find out what caused your BMW oil light to come on.
It can be a little scary when the oil warning light turns on in your dash. Oil is absolutely necessary for an engine, and a lack of it can have destructive consequences. Before you get too concerned, determine which light is lit, do a few easy checks to see why the light is on, and then decide the next steps. However, if the oil light comes 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 your engine is getting damaged, and driving it in this condition could ruin your engine.
The first thing to figure out regarding the oil light is to make sure it is not just a scheduled maintenance reminder. The maintenance reminder might have the same warning lights and alarms, depending on your car. If you have delayed getting your last oil change, it may even say ‘Change Oil Now.’ It’s not as bad as the oil light but needs to be corrected, so let us handle that.
The oil warning light can be set off if your engine is low on oil. Some normal reasons for leaking oil are:
Even if you are not a mechanic, you can pop the hood and look for oil leaks. The engine is going to be dirty, but you can spot a potential oil leak if you see oily, wet spots. Adding the missing oil between routine oil changes can be a simple fix, but it can eventually produce low oil pressure if it’s not fixed correctly and cause engine damage.
Engines with low oil pressure will not fully lubricate all internal components. Unlubricated engine parts can be damaged and can cause total failure if left unchecked. If the engine has the right oil levels, then the oil warning light could be from a sensor, the oil pump, or even just low oil pressure. Your vehicle needs to be checked out by our knowledgeable technicians in these kinds of circumstances. Running an engine on low oil pressure can cause total engine failure.
Baron BMW is one of the best places to get an oil change in the Kansas City 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.
