During driving, if you suddenly find that the oil pressure indicator on the dashboard is on, it is undoubtedly an emergency that every driver does not want to face. So, when the oil pressure is too low, can our vehicles continue to drive? Let's dive into this issue and keep your driving safe.
First of all, let's be clear that oil plays a vital role in the engine. Not only does it lubricate the various components inside the engine, reducing wear, but it also cools, cleans and prevents rust. Therefore, when the oil pressure is too low, it means that the normal operation of the engine is seriously threatened.
In this case, if you continue driving, the engine may suffer severe wear and tear due to the lack of adequate lubrication, or even lead to the scrapping of the engine. Therefore, when the oil pressure indicator light is on, we should immediately park the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the engine.
Next, we need to check the engine oil level. If the oil level is too low, then you need to add the oil in time. After adding oil, start the engine and observe if the indicator light goes out. If the indicator light goes out, the oil pressure has returned to normal and we can continue driving.
However, if the oil level is normal but the indicator light is still on, then there may be a fault with the oil pump, oil filter, etc. At this time, we need to immediately contact professional maintenance personnel for maintenance to ensure the safe operation of the engine.
In short, when the oil pressure is too low, our vehicle cannot continue to drive. Continuing to drive could cause serious damage to the engine and even cause a greater safety hazard. Therefore, we should always be vigilant, regularly check the engine oil level and quality, and replace it according to the manufacturer's recommended maintenance interval. Only in this way can we ensure the healthy operation of our cars and provide a strong guarantee for our driving safety.