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Low
Oil
Pressure Indicator
This
indicator should light
when
the
ignition switch is ON (II), and go out
after
the
engine starts.
It
should
never come on when
the
engine is
running.
If
it starts flashing, it
indicates
that
the
oil pressure
dropped very low for a moment,
then
recovered.
If
the
indicator stays on
with
the
engine running, it shows
that
the
engine
has
lost oil
pressure
and serious engine damage is
possible. In either case, you should
take immediate action.
226
Taking
Care
of
the
Unexpected
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
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.
Turn
on
the
hazard
warning indicators.
2.
Let
the
car sit for a minute. Open
the
hood and check
the
oil level
(see page 119 ). 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 120 ) .
4.
Start
the
engine and watch
the
oil
pressure indicator.
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
Emergency
Towing on page 238
.)
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