is there a safety shut down process for the engine when oil pressure drops?

Asked by GuruY798H Apr 04, 2018 at 11:33 AM about the 2017 Hyundai Elantra Limited FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

oil pressure warning light on, engine stalls. is there a oil pressure loss shut off?

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Guru934CQ answered 6 years ago

As far as I know , there is no shut off. If you put oil back up to full on oil stick and try to start it and it doesn't start or turn the engine it is toast or seized up or the bearings are ruined. Which control your oil pressure.

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