If The Oil Pressure Is Low - Honda GoldWing GL1500 2000 Owner's Manual

If the Oil
Pressure Is Low
If
you
check your engine oil level regularly, you should never
see the low oil pressure indicator while riding. Nonnally, it
will only light momentarily when you lum the ignition switch
ON. Occasionally, it may flicker at or near idling speed.
Low oil pressure may be caused by an oil leak. a low oil level,
or some problem in the engine's lubrication system.
If
the indicator comes on while you're riding, don't ignore it.
Pull safely to the side of the road. If possible, pull in the clutch
lever and coast to a stop. Shut the engine off as soon as you
can do so safely.
Continuing
10
ride with low oil pressure can cause serious
engine damage.
• Check for an oil leak.
• Then check the oil level. If necessary, add the recommended
oil (page 108) to the upper level mark. Jfyou leave your
motorcycle to get oil, remember to use the steering lock and
any olher anti-theft equipment you have.
• After adding oil. start the engine. and check that the low oil
pressure indicator goes off. Check for a possible leak.
If lhe indicator goes off and there is no leak -
resume
riding.
If lhere is a leak - do not ride the motorcycle until the leak
is repaired by a Honda dealer.
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