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Low Oil Pressure Indicator
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This indicator should light when the
ignition switch is ON (II), and go out
after the engine starts. It should
never come on when the engine is
running. If it starts flashing, it
indicates that the oil pressure
dropped very low for a moment, then
recovered. If the indicator stays on
with the engine running, it shows
that the engine has lost oil pressure
and serious engine damage is
possible. In either case, you should
take immediate action.
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Taking Care of the Unexpected
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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 car stopped.
1.
Safely pull off the road and shut
off the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
2.
Let the car sit for a minute. Open
the engine compartment and
check the oil level (see page
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
Start the engine and watch the oil
4.
pressure indicator. If the light
does not go out within ten seconds,
turn off the engine. There is a
mechanical problem that needs to
be repaired before you can
continue driving. (See
Towing
133
).
134
).
Emergency
on page
268
.)
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