Revision question · Vehicle condition

While driving, the engine oil-pressure warning comes on. Why could continuing be dangerous?

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The brakes will fail

The engine may be damaged

You'll need to have the vehicle serviced

You'll need to replace the carburettor

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The engine may be damagedThis was the right answer

Low oil pressure can deprive moving parts of lubrication and damage or seize the engine. Stop safely and switch off; check the level by the handbook’s procedure and obtain help for an unresolved warning. This is not merely the routine oil-service reminder.

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Recognise brake, charging and oil warningsReviewed guidance summary · All three original brake, oil-can and battery graphics were inspected; the oil-pressure warning is distinguished from an ordinary service reminder.

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