Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 382 / 539

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¿Cuándo sabremos que el motor está siendo lubricado correctamente?

How can we tell that the engine is being lubricated properly?

  • ACuando el indicador luminoso de aceite está encendido.When the oil warning light is on.
  • BCuando el indicador luminoso de aceite está apagado.When the oil warning light is off.
  • CCuando el indicador luminoso de aceite parpadea con el motor en marcha.When the oil warning light flashes with the engine running.
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Correct answer

  • BCuando el indicador luminoso de aceite está apagado.When the oil warning light is off.
Explanation

The oil pressure warning light stays off to show that the lubrication pressure is correct. If this light comes on while driving, we must stop immediately, as serious damage could occur.

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