Oil pressure warning light
The engine is not getting enough oil pressure. Without oil pressure the engine can be damaged in minutes.
Stop soon Color: Red
Is it safe to drive?
No. Stop as soon as it is safe and check the car before you drive on.
Also called: Oil can light.
What to do
- Pull over as soon as it is safe and switch the engine off.
- Wait a few minutes, then check the oil level on the dipstick.
- Top up with the oil grade in the owner's manual if the level is low.
- If the light stays on with a full oil level, do not drive: have the car towed.
Symbols and their meaning can differ a little by make and model. Your owner's manual is the final word for your car.
Trouble codes often stored with this light
A scanner can read these codes. Each one points to a different cause:
Questions about the oil pressure warning light
What does the oil pressure warning light mean?
The engine is not getting enough oil pressure. Without oil pressure the engine can be damaged in minutes.
Is it safe to drive with the oil pressure warning light on?
No. Stop as soon as it is safe and check the car before you drive on.
Does the oil pressure warning light look the same in every car?
Most makers use a similar symbol, but the drawing and the color can differ a little. Your owner's manual shows the exact symbol for your car.