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Low Oil Pressure Indicator
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
This indicator should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
starts flashing or stays on, the oil
pressure has dropped very low or
lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible and you should
take immediate action.
268
Taking Care of the Unexpected
Running the engine with low oil pressure
can cause serious mechanical damage
almost immediately.Turn of f the engine
as soon as you can saf ely get the vehicle
stopped.
Safely pull off the road, and shut
1.
off the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
2.
Let the vehicle sit for a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page
168
). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
3.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page
217
4.
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn off the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
before you can continue driving
(see
Emergency Towing
272
).
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