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Oil Pressure Warning

Symbol: Oil can with a drop

High — check right away

What it means

Oil pressure is too low. The engine is not getting the lubrication it needs, and running it like this can destroy it in minutes.

What to do

Stop the car as soon as it is safe, turn the engine off and check the oil level. Do not keep driving. If the level is fine but the light stays on, have it towed — it may be the oil pump or the sensor.

Related codes

P0520Engine Oil Pressure Sensor — Circuit ProblemP0521Engine Oil Pressure Sensor — Reading Out of Range
Not repair advice. This is a general meaning for this warning light. Cars differ by make, model and year — confirm the fault with a scan tool and have the repair done by a qualified technician.

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