BMW of El Paso invites you to find out the reason why your BMW oil light came on.
It can be nerve-wracking when the oil warning light illuminates in your dash. Engines need oil, and a lack of oil can have catastrophic consequences. Before you get too alarmed, determine which light is on, do a few simple checks to see why it is on, and then figure out the next steps. However, if the light comes on and your engine starts ticking, you need to pull over as soon as it is safe to do so. An oil light combined with an engine that is ticking likely means that it’s getting damaged, and driving it could ruin your engine.
Making sure it’s not just a scheduled maintenance reminder is your first step to understanding the oil light. Depending on your car, the maintenance reminder could have the same sound and warning light. If you have put off your recent oil change, it might even say ‘Change Oil Now’ and look ominous. It’s not as bad as the oil light but ought to be corrected, so let us do it.
If your engine is leaking oil, it could trigger the oil warning light. Some of the more normal causes of leaking oil are:
Even if you are not a mechanic, you can check under the hood for leaks. The engine is going to be covered in dirt, but you can spot a potential oil leak if you see wet, oily spots. Adding the missing oil between routine oil changes can be a quick fix, but it can eventually lead to low oil pressure if it’s not fixed correctly and lead to engine damage.
Low oil pressure means internal components of the engine are not being lubricated correctly. An engine that is not correctly lubricated can get damaged and cause total failure. If you have confirmed the engine has the correct oil levels, then the oil light could be anything from a sensor, the oil pump, or even just low oil pressure. Your car should get immediately checked out by our trained technicians in these kinds of situations. As stated earlier, running an engine on low oil pressure can cause total engine failure.
BMW of El Paso is one of the best places to get an oil change in the El Paso 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.
