How to Respond When Your Car's Oil Light Goes On
Pull over to the side of the road and shut off the engine.. Check the oil level with the dipstick.. Look for signs of a leak.
Steps
1
Pull over to the side of the road and shut off the engine.
Pull over to the side of the road and shut off the engine.
2
Check the oil level with the dipstick.
Check the oil level with the dipstick.
3
Look for signs of a leak.
Look for signs of a leak.
4
Add oil if it's low and check the oil light.
Add oil if it's low and check the oil light.
5
Do not drive the vehicle if the oil light comes back on.
Do not drive the vehicle if the oil light comes back on.
6
Put on the appropriate safety gear.
Put on the appropriate safety gear.
7
Disconnect the battery.
Disconnect the battery.
8
Use a jack to raise your vehicle, then use jack stands to support it.
Use a jack to raise your vehicle, then use jack stands to support it.
9
Look for signs of the oil leak.
Look for signs of the oil leak.
10
Ensure fluids you locate are oil.
Ensure fluids you locate are oil.
11
Check the common locations for leaks.
Check the common locations for leaks.
12
Replace failed gaskets causing leaks.
Replace failed gaskets causing leaks.
13
Replace the oil filter.
Replace the oil filter.
14
Do a compression test on the engine.
Do a compression test on the engine.
15
Check the oil pressure sending unit.
Check the oil pressure sending unit.
16
Replace the oil pump.
Replace the oil pump.
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