Group 1 Hyundai Hub City invites you to find out why your Hyundai oil light is on.
When the oil light illuminates in your dashboard, it can be nerve-wracking. Engines need oil, and a lack of oil can have destructive consequences. Before you get too alarmed, figure out which light is lit, do a few easy checks to see maybe why the light is on, and then figure out your next steps. However, if your engine starts making a ticking sound when the oil light turns on, you need to pull over as soon as possible. A ticking engine combined with an oil light probably means that it is getting damaged, and continuing to drive it in this condition could destroy your engine.
Making sure it’s not just a maintenance reminder is your first step to understanding the oil light. A maintenance reminder might have the same sound and warning light, depending on your car. If you have delayed getting your last oil change, it may even say ‘Change Oil Now.’ It’s not quite as bad as the oil light but needs to be taken care of, so let us do it to avoid any further problems.
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 signs of oil leaks, even if you don’t work on cars. The engine is going to be dirty, but you can spot an oil leak if you see wet, oily spots around the engine. Adding oil between regular oil changes can be a quick fix, but it could still eventually cause low oil pressure if it’s not taken care of and lead to engine damage.
Having low oil pressure means not all internal components of the engine may not be fully lubricated. An engine that’s not correctly lubricated will get damaged and can cause complete failure. If you have confirmed the engine has the right amount of oil, then the oil warning light could be anything from a sensor, the oil pump, or even low oil pressure. Your vehicle should get inspected by our knowledgeable technicians in these situations. Running an engine on low oil pressure may cause permanent damage.
Group 1 Hyundai Hub City is one of the best places to get an oil change in the Lubbock 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.
