If The Low Oil Pressure Indicator Lights; If The Low Oil Pressure Indicator Lights - Honda 2006 CB600F Owner's Manual

If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Lights

If you check your engine oil level
regularly, you should never see the low oil
pressure indicator and the malfunction
indicator lamp (MIL) go on while riding.
Normally, both will only light
momentarily when you turn 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 malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
lights and the low oil pressure indicator
flashes while you're riding, don't ignore
them. Pull safely to the side of the road. If
possible, pull the clutch lever in and coast
to a stop. Stop the engine as soon as it's
safe to do so.
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Taking Care of the Unexpected
Continuing to 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
the upper level mark. If you must leave
your motorcycle to get oil, secure it as
much as possible.
After adding oil, start the engine, and
check that the low oil pressure indicator
and malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
go off. Check for a possible leak.
If the indicators go off and there is no
leak –– resume riding. If there is a leak
–– do not ride the motorcycle until the
leak is repaired by a Honda dealer.
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