- 1). If the oil light goes on, pull over as quickly and safely as you can.
- 2). Turn off the engine.
- 3). Put on your hazard lights and open the hood.
- 4). Check the oil (see "How to Check Your Car's Engine Oil" under Related eHows).
- 5). Add oil if it is low. Restart the engine and check the light.
- 6). It is OK to drive if the light is now off.
- 7). Check the oil again in a few hours and over the next few days. If it is consistently low, there is a leak. See your mechanic.
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