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The real key here is "OIL PRESSURE"
The car will drive and not be damaged as long as there is enough oil to keep the lubrication system working correctly, usually shown on the dash as oil pressure.
The oil level will eventually fall low enough that the oil pump will no longer make pressure and the engine will be completely ruined in less than a minute.
What else can I help you with?
Can you drive a car with low oil pressure?
Yes, if you want to destroy your engine.
What does it mean when the oil light comes on and car gets hot?
The light is on because the engine had Low oil pressure. Caused by low oil level, or defective oil pump. Check the oil level and if it is full seek professional help. Do not drive this car with low oil pressure or you will destroy the engine. If it has gotten hot then you have already done some damage.
Why does your oil light come on when you stop at the stop sign after driving the car for an hour it only does it on drive it doesnt do it on parking its a Mazda 3?
Could be incorrect oil for the engine, Faulty oil pressure sending unit, Engine is idling to low in drive, Engine has worn bearings, Engine has worn oil pump,
If oil is low will the engine eventually stall and not start?
If the oil is low in your car, it can eventually cause your car to stall and not start. It can also kill your engine.
Will the car shake if the engine oil is low?
No, not unless it is so low the engine is overheating.
How long can you drive when low oil light comes on?
The light is NOT a low oil light. It is a low OIL PRESSURE light. You can drive it until the engine seizes. Of course internal engine damage will start to occur as soon as the light comes on and you have no oil pressure if you continue to drive the vehicle.
What would be wrong with a car if you drive without oil and the car dies while smoking from under the hood?
If you drive your car without oil and it dies, your engine has seized. Time to replace the engine or the vehicle.
What does it mean when the check oil light is on and later as the engine is running the check engine light turns on?
You must be kidding. The check oil light means, Check the oil level. It is either low or the oil pressure is low. Check engine light means the computer has detected a problem effecting the emissions output of the engine. Call a professional. Do not drive this car.
What is the genie lamp on dashboard of 2008 Honda Accord?
Actually it is an oil can which represents the the oil pressure in the engine. When the engine is running and it is on you have low oil pressure. That means STOP immediately. Check your oil level and add as necessary to reach the full mark. If it is not low of oil call for a wrecker and tow it to a Honda dealer or trusted mechanic. Do not drive this car or you will destroy the engine.
Why does the oil in your car engine get so hot and the oil press drops to 0?
Oil is not only a lubricant but it helps to remove heat from the engine. If you loose oil pressure the engine will not be lubricated properly and will begin to overheat. You have a serious problem and you will destroy the engine if you drive it with low oil pressure. Have this looked at by a professional. Do not start this engine until it has been repaired.
My car oil pressure is very low when idle but when you drive its good what should i do its around 12 PS but when i drive it does to 75ps?
Don't know what vehicle and or engine you have but some idle with normal oil pressure of 8 psi or less.
Can you drive your car after accidentally putting transmission fluid into your oil?
I would NOT DRIVE THE CAR. You can start it then change the oil immediatly. Transmisson oil is a great cleaner but not a very good lubricant for an engine.
