Oil Warning - How far can I go?

[aaruck]

This came on on the way to work. I've got 70 miles to get home. I've got some oil at home. Do I need to buy more or will I get home ok without causing any damage?

[Sean-2.2Direct]

I personally would not drive that far mate with that on I would play safe and get some oil whats going to cost more some oil or a new engine?
I have never had that light so i dont know how long it is before you need more

[steve1975l]

Check the level before driving anywhere.

[glenboy]

I had that light come on at the weekend,drove home about 15 miles and topped up when it was cold,took just over a litre,did drive very slowly though and never revved over 2000 rev's........

[steve1975l]

I wouldn't have gone anywhere, it seems you are burning some oil?

The Renaults don't seem to have dip sticks anymore just a check when you start the engine.

[aaruck]

I had that light come on at the weekend,drove home about 15 miles and topped up when it was cold,took just over a litre,did drive very slowly though and never revved over 2000 rev's........

If it only took just over a litre the light obviously comes on quite early then.

[steve1975l]

Have you checked the level?

[aaruck]

Have you checked the level?

Not yet, still hot.

[steve1975l]

Should be cool by now it's been an hour and is freezing outside.

[glenboy]

I'm sure i've had it come on before flashing,thats when it needed a new oil pressure switch,it took about a litre and a half.....