BMW of Houston Midtown invites you to find out why your BMW oil light is on.
It can be cause for concern when the oil warning light comes on in your dashboard. Engines need oil, and a lack of oil can have disastrous consequences. Before you get too worried, determine which oil light is illuminated, do a few easy checks to see maybe why it is on, and then figure out the next steps. However, if your engine starts making a ticking sound when the light comes on, then you need to pull over as soon as it is safe to do so. An oil light combined with an engine that is ticking probably means that it’s getting damaged, and driving it in this condition could ruin your engine.
Making sure it’s not just a scheduled maintenance reminder is your first step to understanding the oil light. A maintenance reminder might have the same warning lights and sound, depending on your car. If you’re past due on your recent oil change, it might even say ‘Change Oil Now’ and look quite ominous. It’s not as bad as the oil light but ought to be corrected, so let us handle that.
The oil light can be set off if the engine is low on oil. Some of the more normal causes of leaking oil are:
You can pop the hood and look for oil leaks, even if you aren’t a service technician. The engine will likely be dirty, but you can spot an oil leak if you see wet, oily spots around the engine. Adding the missing oil between regular oil changes can be a simple fix, but it can still eventually lead to low oil pressure if it is not fixed and cause engine damage.
Engines with low oil pressure will not fully lubricate all of the internal components. Unlubricated engine parts can be damaged and can eventually cause complete failure if left unchecked. If the engine has the correct oil levels, then the oil warning light could be from a sensor, the oil pump, or even just low oil pressure alone. Your car should get checked out by our trained technicians in these situations. Running an engine on low oil pressure will likely cause permanent damage.
BMW of Houston Midtown is one of the best places to get an oil change in the Houston 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.
