Low Oil Pressure Indicator - Honda 1994 Accord Wagon Reference Owner's Manual

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
The low oil pressure indicator
should never come on when the
engine is running. If this indicator
comes on with the engine
running, take immediate action.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious
mechanical damage almost
immediately. Turn off the engine
as soon as you can safely get the
car stopped.
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 127).
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 127).
4. Start the engine and watch the
oil pressure indicator. If the
indicator 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
Towing on page 193.)