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Baron MINI invites you to find out why your MINI oil light is active.
When the oil warning light illuminates in your dashboard, it can be nerve-wracking. Oil is absolutely imperative for an engine, and a lack of it can have serious consequences. Before you get too alarmed, figure out which light is on, do a few easy checks to see why it is on, and then decide the next step. However, if you hear a ticking sound when the light comes on, you should pull over as soon as you can. An oil light combined with an engine that is ticking likely means that it is getting damaged, and continuing to drive it in this condition could destroy your engine.
Your first step to figure out regarding the oil light is to ensure it is not just a maintenance reminder. Depending on your car, a maintenance reminder could have the same warning light and alarms. If you’ve put off your last oil change, it may even say ‘Change Oil Now.’ It’s not quite as bad as the oil light but should be corrected, so let us handle that.
The oil warning light can be triggered if the engine is low on oil. Some causes of leaking oil are:
You can check under the hood for leaks, even if you aren’t a service tech. The engine will probably be dusty, but you can spot a potential oil leak if you see greasy, wet spots. Adding some oil between oil changes can be a quick fix, but it could eventually lead to low oil pressure if it’s not fixed and lead to damage.
Low oil pressure means not all internal components of the engine might not be fully lubricated. Unlubricated engine parts will get damaged and cause total failure if left unchecked. If you have confirmed the engine has the correct amount of oil, then the oil warning light could be from a sensor, the oil pump, or even just low oil pressure. Your car should get immediately inspected by our trained technicians in these situations. As stated earlier, running an engine on low oil pressure may cause damage.
Baron MINI is one of the best places to get an oil change in the Kansas City area. We proudly service all makes and models of vehicles. Visit our location online or in person to schedule service and repair for your car or truck. Our friendly technicians are ready to serve you.
