Santa Fe BMW welcomes you to discover what caused your BMW oil light to turn on.
When the oil light comes on in your dash, it can be a little scary. Engines need oil, and a lack of it can have destructive consequences. Before you get too worried, ascertain which oil light is illuminated, do a few easy checks to see maybe why it’s on, and then decide the next step. However, if you hear a ticking sound when the oil light comes on, you need to pull over as soon as it is safe to do so. An oil light combined with a ticking engine could mean that it’s damaging itself, and continuing to drive it in this condition could destroy your engine.
Making sure it’s not just a scheduled maintenance reminder is your first step to understanding your oil light. Depending on your car, a maintenance reminder may have the same warning light and alarms. If you have delayed getting your recent oil change, it may even say ‘Change Oil Now.’ It’s not quite as bad as the oil light but should be taken care of, so let us do it to avoid further issues.
The oil warning light can be set off if the engine is low on oil. Some of the more normal causes of leaking oil are:
You can open the hood and look for leaks, even if you don’t work on cars. The engine is going to be covered in dirt, but you can spot a probable oil leak if you see wet, greasy spots around the engine. Adding the missing oil between oil changes can be a simple fix, but it can still eventually cause low oil pressure if it’s not taken care of and cause engine damage.
Engines with low oil pressure will not fully lubricate all internal components. Unlubricated engine parts will be damaged and can eventually cause total failure. If you have confirmed the engine has the correct oil levels, then the oil warning light could be anything from a sensor, the oil pump, or even just low oil pressure. Your car needs to be inspected by our knowledgeable technicians in these situations. As stated earlier, running an engine on low oil pressure will likely cause damage.
Santa Fe BMW is one of the most trusted places for oil changes in the Santa Fe area. We happily service all vehicle makes and models. One of our factory-trained technicians will inspect your vehicle for any necessary repairs and suggest the best resolution for you and your vehicle. Schedule your Santa Fe service in person or online today.
