When driving to work yesterday a red oil warning light came on, flashed and beeped several times for about 15 seconds and then stopped again. I drove on to work, only about another half mile. When I finished work again, I dipped the tank and the level seemed ok. Drove the car to my local garage and asked them to have a look, they just checked the level, and confirmed it was ok. The mechanic said that the red light related to the oil level, and oil pressure was an orange one, that if it was pressure he would be concerned, but to keep an eye on it and if the light came on again to bring the car back to be checked, but that it was probably a faulty sensor.
I have now checked my manual, and of course the red light is the one for pressure. I have probably driven the car about 10 miles in total since the light came on, there has been no rattles, strange noises or any difference in performance, but I'm worried I may have done serious damage. I'm going to book the car into the garage asap, but would anyone have any advice on whether the car would be safe to drive there (less than a mile) or would I be better getting a tow? When the car is still running fine is it likely to be a serious problem?
I have now checked my manual, and of course the red light is the one for pressure. I have probably driven the car about 10 miles in total since the light came on, there has been no rattles, strange noises or any difference in performance, but I'm worried I may have done serious damage. I'm going to book the car into the garage asap, but would anyone have any advice on whether the car would be safe to drive there (less than a mile) or would I be better getting a tow? When the car is still running fine is it likely to be a serious problem?