If
you
keep
driving
your
vehicle
with
this
light
on,
after
a
while
the
emission
controls
won’t
work
as
well,
your
fuel economy
won’t
be
as
good
and
your
engine
may
not
run
as
smoothly.
This
could
lead
to
costly
repairs
not
covered
by
your
warranty.
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Engine
Oil
Pressure
Light
If you have a problem with your oil,
this light may stay on after you start
your engine, or come on when you are
driving. This indicates that there is not
enough pressure to keep your engine
properly lubricated and cool. The engine
could be low on oil, or could have some
other oil related problem. Have it fixed
right away.
The oil light could also come on in three
other situations.
When the ignition is on but the engine
is not running, the light will come on
as
a test to show
you
it is working,
but the light will
go
out when you
turn the engine
to
START.
If
it
doesn’t come on with the ignition on,
you may have a problem with the fuse
or bulb. Have it fixed right away.
Sometimes when the engine is idling
at a stop, the light may blink on and
off.
This is normal.
may come on for a moment. This is
normal.
If
you make a hard stop, the light
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