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Date:         Sun, 26 May 2002 21:09:28 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Oil Light Warning buzzer problem...help?
Comments: To: Joel Cort <joel_cort@YAHOO.COM>
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Joel Cort wrote:


> Kevin,
>
> The first culprit I would look at is the Oil Filter!
>
> If you are using anything but a MANN or genuine VW filter the relief
> pressure valve is not appropriately set for out Vanagons.
> The FRAM and BOSCH brands are NOT adequate oil filter.


> If you still have buzzer problem you may have other issues with bad
> low pressure senders.  How many miles are on this engine? You
> possibly could have an aging oil pump or weak engine bearings.


If 20W/50WT oil is not being used, put it in the engine when you go to
the MANN oil filter. 20w/50 wt is a one of the recommended oils for the
engine, and one used by many on this list, myself included.


Good luck.


John Rodgers
88 GL Driver
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