Re: [T3] Oil light

[Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 27 Aug 2008 at 16:02, JM wrote:

> After a full tune up 3 months ago, my oil ligh started to flicker
> after some highway driving on the way home. So I called up the
> reputable shop and they said, " as long as it happens just when idling
> not to worry about it." Being the worrywart I am, I've monitored it
> and even tried to adjust the idle and make it higher, thinking that
> would help but it didn't...still a flicker at idle
> So today I took it in to a dift shop (old german- one man shop) and
> had the switch replaced and the wiring check.  On the way home no
> light until after 10 minutes. Then, same thing a flicker. Am I mad to
> care? 

You're not mad to care, but you've done just about everything that you need to 
do at this time. You've changed the sensor, just in case it was a sensor 
problem, and proved that it is not.

All engines wear and wear is a slow, progressive (recessive?) process. Make 
sure that the cooling system is in good shape and then continue to drive the 
car. The light will probably not come on when the weather gets cooler.

In 2-5 years, depending on how much you drive, you may need a complete engine 
rebuild. In the meantime, regular oil changes will keep the wear rate to a 
minimum.

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

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