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The low oil pressure light should
never come on when the engine is
running. If this light comes on with
the engine running, take immediate
action.
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechani-
cal damage almost immediately.
Turn off the engine as soon as you
can safely get the car stopped.
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1. Safely pull off the road and shut off
the engine.
2. Let the car sit for a minute. Open
the hood and check the oil level
(see page 145). Although oil level
and oil pressure are not directly
connected, an engine that is 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 145)
Low Oil Pressure
4. Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure light. If the light does
not go out within ten seconds, turn
off the engine. There is a mechani-
cal problem that needs to be
repaired before you can continue
driving. (See Towing on page
213.)
Taking Care of the Unexpected
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