Think about it like the foam on a cappuccino or beer. If the oil level is significantly lower in the pan than it should be, air can get into the oil pump and aerate the oil. Eventually though, enough debris can enter the pump to do some lasting damage to the pump capacity. There is a screen in most oil pumps that keeps large debris from entering.
When it begins wearing out, its ability to pump oil will be diminished. The oil pump is responsible for taking the oil from the oil pan and pumping it through your Explorer’s engine. It’s not a matter of if it will lock up the engine, it’s only a matter of when. Running without enough oil to keep pressure in the crank case will certainly look up the engine.
Do not drive a vehicle with low engine oil to the store to buy more oil. If the engine oil level appears to be low (or empty), you’ll need to fill it up. The first thing you should do, is check your engine oil level. The number one reason that your Explorer would have low oil pressure would be a lack of oil. Below, we’ll review the most common causes: There are many things that can cause low oil pressure. We advise not running the engine until the issue can be properly diagnosed. When the oil pressure light on, it should be assumed that the engine locking up is imminent. Low oil pressure will cause the engine to seize up. One of the most serious issues that can happen to your Ford Explorer‘s engine is if it ends up with low oil pressure.
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