Do not operate the engine with low oil pressure, Do not operate the engine with failed parts – Ram Trucks 2014 ProMaster Commercial - Diesel Supplement User Manual

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Do Not Operate The Engine With Low Oil
Pressure

If the low oil pressure warning light turns on while
driving, stop the vehicle and shut down the engine as
soon as possible. A chime will sound when the light turns
on.

NOTE:

Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is

corrected. This light does not show how much oil is in the
engine. The engine oil level must be checked under the
hood.

CAUTION!

If oil pressure falls to less than normal readings, shut
the engine off immediately. Failure to do so could
result in immediate and severe engine damage.

Do Not Operate The Engine With Failed Parts

All engine failures give some warning before the parts
fail. Be on the alert for changes in performance, sounds,
and visual evidence that the engine requires service.
Some important clues are:
• engine misfiring or vibrating severely
• sudden loss of power
• unusual engine noises
• fuel, oil or coolant leaks
• sudden change, outside the normal operating range, in

the engine operating temperature

• excessive smoke
• oil pressure drop

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