If the vehicle’s oil-pressure gauge is reading low or the red oil-pressure warning light comes on, what should a driver do?
- Drive in a low gear until the oil level is topped up.
- Drive at lower speeds until the oil level is topped up.
- Correct answerDrive to a safe place, stop the vehicle and check the oil level.
Explanation
Oil circulation is essential for the safe running of the vehicle’s engine. If the warning lights or gauges indicate that the oil or the oil-pressure is low, the driver should stop as soon as they can in safe place, check the oil level, and top up if necessary. Continuing to drive may damage the engine. If the problem is not just related to the oil level, have the vehicle checked by a competent person.
Read in Chinese
如果车辆的油压表读数偏低或红色油压警告灯亮起，驾驶员应该怎么做？
- 在油位加满之前，用低档行驶。
- 在机油加满之前，请以较低速度驾驶。
- 开到安全地点，停车并检查油位。
油循环对于车辆发动机的安全运行至关重要。如果警示灯或仪表显示油量或油压过低，驾驶员应尽快在安全地点停车，检查油位，并在必要时添加机油。继续驾驶可能会损坏发动机。如果问题不仅仅是油位问题，应由专业人士检查车辆。