Severity: Fix right away. Driving risks expensive damage or a breakdown.
The oil pressure has dropped below the safe minimum. This is one of the most serious codes — an engine with no oil pressure will destroy itself quickly.
Check the oil level first. If the level is fine, the engine needs a mechanic right away — do not keep driving it.
Stop the engine as soon as it is safe to do so. Do not drive — low oil pressure causes severe engine damage in minutes.
Avoid driving until it is checked — towing is the safer choice. Stop the engine as soon as it is safe to do so. Do not drive — low oil pressure causes severe engine damage in minutes.
The most common causes are: Low oil level; Worn oil pump; Clogged oil pickup screen; Worn engine bearings; Wrong oil viscosity. A scan tool and a visual check of the parts above is where a technician starts.
Check the oil level first. If the level is fine, the engine needs a mechanic right away — do not keep driving it.
