Sandia BMW invites you to find out what caused your BMW oil light to turn on.
When the oil warning light illuminates in your dash, it can be cause for concern. Oil is the lifeblood of a car’s engine, and a lack of it can have destructive consequences. Before you get too concerned, ascertain which oil light is illuminated, do a few simple checks to see why the light is on, and then figure out your next steps. However, if your engine starts making a ticking sound when the light comes on, you should pull over as soon as it is safe to do so. Engine ticking combined with an oil light probably means that it’s likely damaging itself, and driving it could destroy your engine.
The first thing to figure out regarding the oil light is to ensure it’s not just a maintenance reminder. The maintenance reminder could have the same warning light and alarm, depending on your car. If you have delayed getting your last oil change, it may even say ‘Change Oil Now’ and can look ominous. It’s not as bad as the oil light but needs to be taken care of, so let us handle that to avoid any further issues.
If an engine is leaking oil, that might trigger the oil light. Some reasons for leaking oil are:
Even if you don’t work on cars, you can pop the hood and look for leaks. The engine is going to be dusty, but you can spot a probable oil leak if you see wet, oily spots in the engine bay. Adding oil between oil changes can be a simple fix, but it can eventually cause low oil pressure if it is not fixed correctly and lead to engine damage.
An engine with low oil pressure will not fully lubricate all internal components. Unlubricated engine parts will be damaged and cause total failure if left unchecked. If you have confirmed the engine has the right amount of oil, then the oil light could be from the oil pump, a sensor, or even just low oil pressure alone. Your car should get examined by our technicians in these circumstances. Running an engine on low oil pressure may cause total engine failure.
Sandia BMW is one of the best places to get an oil change in the Albuquerque area. We proudly service all makes and models of vehicles. Visit our location online or in person to schedule service and repair for your car or truck. Our friendly technicians are ready to serve you.
