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Toyota of Anaheim welcomes you to discover the reasons why your Toyota oil light has turned on.
It can be cause for concern when the oil light turns on in your dash. Oil is absolutely imperative for an engine, and a lack of oil can have serious consequences. Before you get too worried, figure out which light is on, do a few easy checks to see maybe why it is on, and then decide the next step. However, if the light comes on and your engine starts ticking, then you need to pull over as soon as you can. Engine ticking combined with an oil light probably means that it is damaging itself, and continuing to drive it in this condition could destroy your engine.
Making sure it’s not just a scheduled maintenance reminder is your first step to understanding your oil light. Depending on your car, a maintenance reminder may have the same sound and warning light. If you have delayed getting your last oil change, it may even say ‘Change Oil Now’ and 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 further problems.
The oil light can be set off if the engine is low on oil. Some of the more common causes of leaking oil are:
You can pop the hood and look for oil leaks, even if you don’t work on cars. 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 the missing oil between regular oil changes can be a band-aid fix, but it could still eventually cause low oil pressure if it is not fixed properly and cause engine damage.
Low oil pressure means internal components of the engine are not being fully lubricated. Unlubricated engine parts will be damaged and can cause complete failure if left unchecked. If you have confirmed the engine has the correct oil levels, then the oil warning light could be from a sensor, the oil pump, or even low oil pressure alone. Your car needs to be checked out by our technicians in these situations. As mentioned earlier, running an engine on low oil will likely cause damage.
Toyota of Anaheim is one of the most trusted places for oil changes in the Orange County area. We happily service all vehicle makes and models. One of our factory-trained technicians will inspect your vehicle for any necessary repairs and suggest the best resolution for you and your vehicle. Schedule your Orange County service in person or online today.
