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Low Oil Pressure
The low oil pressure indicator should
never come on when the engine is
running. If this light comes on with
the engine running, take immediate
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechani-
cal damage almost immediately.
Turn off the engine as soon as you
can safely get the car stopped.
1. Safely pull off the road and shut
off the engine.
2. Let the car sit for a minute. Open
the hood and check the oil level
(see page 139 ). Although oil level
and oil pressure are not directly
connected, an engine that is very
low on oil can lose pressure during
cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
3. If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page 139 ).
4. Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure light. If the light does not
go out within ten seconds, turn off
the engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
before you can continue driving.
(See Towing on page 209 .)
Taking Care of the Unexpected
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
NOTICE
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