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Land Rover Santa Fe welcomes you to discover why your Land Rover oil light is on.
When the oil warning light illuminates in your dash, it can be cause for concern. Engines need oil, and a lack of it can have destructive consequences. Before you get too worried, figure out which oil light is illuminated, do a few quick checks to see why the light is on, and then figure out your next steps. However, if the light turns on and your engine starts ticking, you should pull over as soon as possible. An oil light combined with an engine that is ticking likely means that it’s damaging itself, and driving it in this condition could ruin your engine.
Making sure it’s not just a maintenance reminder is your first step to understanding the oil light. Depending on your car, a maintenance reminder might have the same warning light and alarms. If you’ve put off your last oil change, it may even say ‘Change Oil Now’ and can look quite ominous. It’s not as bad as the oil light but should be corrected, so let us handle that.
If your engine is leaking oil, it could set off the oil light. Some of the more 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 is going to be dusty, but you can spot an oil leak if you see oily, wet spots. Adding the missing oil between oil changes can be a quick fix, but it could still eventually produce low oil pressure if it is not fixed properly and lead to engine damage.
Engines with low oil pressure will not fully lubricate all components. An engine that’s not correctly lubricated can be damaged and cause total failure. If you have confirmed the engine has the right amount of oil, then the oil warning light could be anything from the oil pump, a sensor, or even low oil pressure. Your vehicle needs to be inspected by our trained technicians in these kinds of situations. As said earlier, running an engine on low oil can cause permanent damage.
Land Rover Santa Fe is one of the most trusted places for oil changes in the Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe service in person or online today.
