Group 1 Ford of El Paso welcomes you to discover why your Ford oil light is on.
When the oil warning light comes on in your dash, it can be a little scary. Oil is the lifeblood of an engine, and a lack of it can have destructive consequences. Before you get too alarmed, determine which oil light is on, do a few quick checks to see why it is on, and then decide the next steps. However, if you hear a ticking sound when the light turns on, then you need to pull over as soon as it is safe to do so. Engine ticking combined with the oil light means that it’s getting damaged, and driving it could ruin your engine.
Your first step to figure out regarding the oil light is to make sure it’s not just a maintenance reminder. Depending on your car, a maintenance reminder might have the same warning light and alarms. If you’re past due on your recent oil change, it may even say ‘Change Oil Now.’ It’s not quite as bad as the oil light but should be taken care of, so let us do it to avoid further problems.
If the engine is low on oil, that could trigger the oil warning light. Some causes of leaking oil are:
Even if you are not a mechanic, you can open the hood and look for leaks. The engine will be covered in dirt, but you can spot an oil leak if you see oily, wet spots around the engine. Adding the missing oil between routine oil changes can be a band-aid fix, but it could still eventually cause low oil pressure if it’s not taken care of and cause engine damage.
Engines with low oil pressure will not fully lubricate all components. An engine that is not correctly lubricated will get damaged and eventually cause complete failure. If you have confirmed the engine has the correct amount of oil, then the oil light could be anything from a sensor, the oil pump, or even just low oil pressure. Your vehicle needs to be checked out by our technicians in these circumstances. Running an engine on low oil pressure will likely cause damage.
Group 1 Ford of El Paso is one of the most trusted places for oil changes in the El Paso 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 El Paso service in person or online today.
