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Group 1 Volkswagen Hub City welcomes you to discover why your Volkswagen oil light is illuminated.
It can be nerve-wracking when the oil warning light illuminates in your dashboard. Engines need oil, and a lack of it can have serious consequences. Before you get too alarmed, ascertain which light is lit, do a few quick checks to see why it’s on, and then decide your next step. However, if your engine starts making a ticking sound when the light turns on, you need to pull over as soon as you can. An oil light combined with a ticking engine could mean that your engine is damaging itself, and continuing to drive it could destroy your engine.
The first step to figure out regarding the oil light is to make sure it’s not just the maintenance reminder. A maintenance reminder could have the same warning lights and sound, depending on your car. If you have put off your last oil change, it could even say ‘Change Oil Now.’ It’s not as bad as the oil light but ought to be corrected, so let us handle that.
The oil warning light can be triggered if your engine is low on oil. Some causes of leaking oil are:
Even if you are not a mechanic, you can check under the hood for leaks. The engine is going to be dusty, but you can spot a potential oil leak if you see oily, wet spots in the engine bay. Adding some oil between oil changes can be a band-aid fix, but it could still eventually cause low oil pressure if it is not fixed properly and lead to engine damage.
Low oil pressure means internal components of the engine may not be lubricated correctly. Unlubricated engine parts can be damaged and eventually 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 the oil pump, a sensor, or even low oil pressure. Your car should get inspected by our knowledgeable technicians in these circumstances. As stated earlier, running an engine on low oil pressure can cause total engine failure.
Group 1 Volkswagen Hub City is one of the most trusted places for oil changes in the Lubbock 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 Lubbock service in person or online today.
