Low Oil Pressure Indicator - Honda 2008 TSX Owner's Manual

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This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts flashing or stays
on, or if you see a ''CHECK ENGINE
OIL LEVEL'' message on the multi-
information display, the oil pressure
has dropped very low or lost
pressure. Serious engine damage is
possible, and you should take
immediate action.
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 vehicle stopped.
Safely pull off the road, and shut
1.
off the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
2. Let the vehicle sit for a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page 236 ). An engine
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 291
Start the engine and watch the oil
4.
pressure indicator. If it 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 Emergency Towing
345 ).
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator

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