Porsche El Paso
Porsche El Paso invites you to find out why your Porsche oil light is on.
When the oil light comes on in your dashboard, it can be cause for concern. Engines need oil, and a lack of it can have serious consequences. Before you get too worried, ascertain which oil light is on, do a few quick checks to see maybe why it’s on, and then figure out the next steps. 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 an engine that is ticking could mean that it’s likely damaging itself, and driving it in this condition could destroy your engine.
The first thing to figure out regarding the oil light is to ensure it is not just the scheduled maintenance reminder. A maintenance reminder might have the same warning light and sound, depending on your car. If you’ve 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 to avoid any further problems.
If the engine is low on oil, it can set off the oil light. Some common causes of leaking oil are:
You can check under the hood for oil leaks, even if you are not a mechanic. The engine will likely be covered in dirt, but you can spot an oil leak if you see oily, wet spots around the engine. Adding the missing oil between regular oil changes can be a simple fix, but it can still eventually produce low oil pressure if it’s not taken care of and lead to damage.
Engines with low oil pressure will not correctly lubricate all internal components. An engine that’s not properly lubricated will get damaged and cause complete 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 alone. Your car needs to be immediately examined by our knowledgeable technicians in these kinds of situations. Running an engine on low oil pressure may cause total engine failure.
Porsche El Paso is one of the best places to get an oil change in the El Paso 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.
