Mercedes-Benz of Georgetown welcomes you to discover why your Mercedes-Benz oil light is active.
It can be cause for concern when the oil light illuminates in your dashboard. Oil is the lifeblood of a car’s engine, and a lack of oil can have catastrophic consequences. Before you get too alarmed, figure out which light is lit, do a few quick checks to see why it is on, and then figure out the next steps. However, if the light turns on and your engine starts ticking, you should pull over as soon as it is safe to do so. An oil light combined with a ticking engine means that your engine is likely damaging itself, and continuing to drive it could ruin your engine.
Your first thing in figuring out the oil light is to ensure it is not just a maintenance reminder. Depending on your car, the maintenance reminder might have the same warning light and sounds. 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 ought to be corrected, so let us handle that.
The oil warning light can be set off if the engine is low on oil. Some normal reasons for leaking oil are:
You can open the hood and look for oil leaks, even if you are not a mechanic. The engine is going to be covered in dirt, but you can spot a probable oil leak if you see greasy, wet spots around the engine. Adding the missing oil between regular oil changes can be a simple fix, but it can eventually cause low oil pressure if it’s not fixed correctly and cause engine damage.
Having low oil pressure means internal components of the engine are not being lubricated correctly. Unlubricated engine parts will get damaged and cause complete 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 alone. Your vehicle needs to be examined by our knowledgeable technicians in these situations. As stated earlier, running an engine on low oil can cause permanent damage.
Mercedes-Benz of Georgetown is one of the most trusted places for oil changes in the Georgetown 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 Georgetown service in person or online today.
