Low Oil Pressure: Diagnosis and Fixes

Low Oil Pressure: Diagnosis and Fixes

It was a Tuesday morning in February, about 15 degrees outside, when a panicked customer rolled into the bay with his 2011 Chevy Silverado 5.3L. The oil pressure gauge was sitting dead at zero, and he’d driven three miles that way before noticing. I pulled the dipstick—bone dry. The engine was ticking like a time … Read more

Oil Pressure Warning Light: Causes and Solutions

Oil Pressure Warning Light: Causes and Solutions

Quick Answer If your oil pressure warning light comes on, stop driving immediately. Low oil pressure can destroy your engine in under 2 minutes. Common causes: low oil level, worn oil pump, clogged filter, or faulty sensor. Check oil level first—if low, add oil and restart. If light stays on, call a tow truck. The … Read more