OOMKES Robin wrote: > The only thing that really worries me a bit is that after a cold > start (just above freezing), it takes a few seconds and a dab on the > accelerator for the oil pressure light to go out. I'm used to this > for the alternator but not for the oil light... Anyone with > experience of this on a diesel? What should I check/suspect first, > assuming the oil is at the right level? Oil pump? Big end? Are you using a cheap oil filter? Use the OEM Mahle or Mann oil filter, cheap ones can cause this because their anti-drainback valves don't seal well and the oiling system loses its prime. -- David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 VW Diesel Westfalia '94 Honda Civic Si -- For Sale '86 Volvo 240DL wagon |
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