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Re: [T3] oil light on at idle


On 2 Jul 2002, at 6:38, Garret Trask wrote:

> I have a '68 Notchback that uses Penzoil 10w30 oil.  The car runs great, but
> after it warms up, when I stop at a light or stop sign, and let the car idle,
> the green oil light comes on.  If I rev the engine slightly it goes out.
> 
> This problem has gotten worse since I changed the oil and replaced the oil
> screen.  The light used to just flicker dimly at idle, now it shines brightly.

I would make sure your idle is set high enough and that your car is not 
running excessively rich (which would dilute the oil) or lean (which would 
make it run hot.) If these things are all okay, you might want to think about 
an engine rebuild sometime in your future, but it is not likely to be a near 
thing.

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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