BMW of Tulsa welcomes you to discover why your BMW oil light is active.
When the oil warning light illuminates in your dashboard, it can be cause for concern. Oil is absolutely imperative for an engine, and a lack of oil can have catastrophic consequences. Before you get too alarmed, figure out which oil light is on, do a few simple checks to see maybe why it’s on, and then decide the next steps. However, if the oil light comes on and your engine starts ticking, you need to pull over as soon as you can. Engine ticking combined with the oil light probably means that your engine is getting damaged, and driving it in this condition could ruin your engine.
The first thing in figuring out the oil light is to make sure it is not just the maintenance reminder. 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 could even say ‘Change Oil Now.’ It’s not as bad as the oil light but needs to be taken care of, so let us do it.
The oil warning light can be set off if the engine is leaking oil. Some normal reasons for leaking oil are:
You can pop the hood and look for signs of leaks, even if you don’t work on cars. The engine will likely be covered in dirt, but you can spot an oil leak if you see oily, wet spots around the engine. Adding the missing oil between routine oil changes can be a simple fix, but it can eventually lead to low oil pressure if it is not fixed properly and lead to damage.
An engine with low oil pressure will not fully lubricate all components. Unlubricated engine parts will be damaged and can eventually cause total failure if left unchecked. If you have confirmed the engine has the correct amount of oil, then the oil light could be from a sensor, the oil pump, or even just low oil pressure alone. Your vehicle should get examined by our knowledgeable technicians in these kinds of situations. As stated earlier, running an engine on low oil pressure may cause damage.
BMW of Tulsa is one of the most trusted places for oil changes in the Tulsa area. We happily service all vehicle makes and models. One of our factory-trained technicians will inspect your vehicle for any necessary repairs and suggest the best resolution for you and your vehicle. Schedule your Tulsa service in person or online today.
