Why did my engine oil light come on?
Any time you see a “red” warning light on your dashboard, it is cause for immediate action. If the engine oil light warning light is lit on your dashboard, it’s because the pressure of the engine oil has dropped too low. If you continue to drive with this light on, your car’s engine will be damaged and any repairs will be extremely costly. If the engine seizes, you are most likely looking at having to buy a new engine or a new car. Read on to find out why the engine oil light came on and what you should do about it.