Date:         Fri, 11 Feb 2011 19:47:20 -0800
Reply-To:     Paul <wognacious@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Paul <wognacious@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Fwd: OIl light
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From: Paul <wognacious@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Feb 11, 2011 at 7:45 PM
Subject: Re: OIl light
To: "B. Creswick" <gulfislandaircoolers@yahoo.ca>


I did an oil change last night and used 10W40 and the light continues to
flicker at idle but only when it's warmed up. I think I have electrical
gremlins at work because today my water temp light was flashing on a short
drive. When I got in to drive again after that incident the light wasn't
flashing and I did nothing to any of the electrical connections prior to
that. Don't you just love the never ending routine of wondering what's gonna
happen next. I know I do, it really helps keep me tuned in to my ride and I
really don't worry about it. I carry my tools and Bentley and know that
somehow someway, with the help of the list, I will be able to fix it and go
on my merry way. I love my Vanagon.


On Fri, Feb 11, 2011 at 10:10 AM, B. Creswick <gulfislandaircoolers@yahoo.ca
> wrote:

> Hey there Paul. I agree with Greg it is usually the weight of the oil. I
> was running 10W40 and had the same problem with my 1776 in my '67
> bug.....switched to 20/50 (in 3 of my 4 VW's) and the problem was solved.
> These engines can get really hot....solved the problem for me. I am using
> 15/40 in my '74 Westy ( that's what the previous owner was running) with a
> 1800 and ran it in hot weather with no problem. I think an oil change is the
> easiest and cheapest way to possibly eliminate the problem. Good Luck.
>
>  Bruce C.
> Salt Spring Island, B.C. Canada
> '78 Vert
> '74 Westy
> '63 Single Cab
> '67 Beetle
>
>