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Oil light coming on
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my oil light always comes on everytime i come to a stop after driving 80kmph+ (after freeway driving), i need to keep the revs up a little for it to
go away. if i'm sticking to
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| posted on April 11th, 2006 at 07:23 AM |
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Have you check the oil level when the car is flat and has been sitting fora few minutes ??? may need topping up
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| posted on April 11th, 2006 at 07:48 AM |
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how hot is it getting???
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| posted on April 11th, 2006 at 08:48 AM |
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Slightly low idle speed? Make sure it's set to the upper end of the normal range, eg. ~900 rpm for late 1600. Idle can drop when eng gets very hot. |
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| posted on April 11th, 2006 at 09:30 AM |
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oil level is full.
its not getting too hot
low idle speed when it's hot...maybe
Is this bad for my engine in any way? will check my idle's next service
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| posted on April 11th, 2006 at 11:49 AM |
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Sometimes my Beetle's oil light comes on, usually if I stop quite quickly.... the revs drop and oil light flickers, I think it's to do with oil
pressure dropping. 
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| posted on April 11th, 2006 at 12:00 PM |
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Is this bad for my engine in any way? will check my idle's next service
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it isnt GREAT news - if that is the answer you wanted.
Good news is it "could" be a faulty sensor. That is certainly on the cards
Bad news is it is also a sign of bearing trouble
Get it checked sooner rather than later
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| posted on April 11th, 2006 at 01:09 PM |
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Could thickness of oil contribute?
i am currently feeding her straight 30
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| posted on April 11th, 2006 at 01:38 PM |
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Check the oil pressure with a manual gauge that screws into the oil light position,
Sounds like you have low oil pressure, not good, is it a dual relief case?
I would also change the oil to a 20-50 multigrade oil, but thats just me.
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| posted on April 11th, 2006 at 03:15 PM |
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dual relief case?? not sure what that is.
i am usuing straight 30 because that is what the person that built my 1916 engine told me to use it (had it built
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| posted on April 12th, 2006 at 04:01 PM |
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The lights can come on at various pressures. eg. "2 - 6.5 psi" for late beetle, but maybe it varies more than this, depending on the individual
pressure switch.
Is it possible that "crud" can build up behind the switch? Could carefully remove & replace it to check. (Should be tapered thread - don't use
thread sealant/teflon tape!)
Could try one higher notch up the visc. scale, eg. if you like mono 30, try mono 40 - will be fine in Sydney. If you can find a good mongrade still.
Mono 30 is most "like" 20W-40, and mono 40 is most "like" 25W-50 in composition, if want to try a multigrade. |
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| posted on April 19th, 2006 at 01:04 AM |
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Could be sensor. Bu tif you consult an original VW manual it says that the oil light comin on after a driving at speed, or something like that, is
normal. My S used to do it, But that was usually after going @ 110km/h+ in hills for over an hour. Use multigrade oil. Please. Listen to the
others.
Also, long shot. Smell your oil please. I'm a little worried your fuel pump is leaking or the fuel cutoff solenoid isn't all it could be.
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