Date:         Tue, 4 Nov 2014 18:23:03 -0500
Reply-To:     Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Warning light
Comments: To: Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@gmail.com>
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It is 40 degrees out in Vermont. I always use 20/50 as per owners manual for a 1988 digifant engine. The warning light that goes off is located in the tachometer not the speedometer area. I would think that red light has to do with coolant not oil would that be correct.?

Dennis Jowell
Scotch Hollow Farm


> On Nov 4, 2014, at 4:07 PM, Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Depends on where you are.   What is the ambient temperature where you are at when it happens.  
> You may need to change the oil to a lighter weight.   I used to change it to 10w-30 about this time
> of year and change back to 20w-50 for the warmer months in early March..
> 
> If the ambient temp is warmer than say 30 + F  then it's probably not an oil weight problem.
> 
> Steven
> 91 Westy
> 
>> On Tue, Nov 4, 2014 at 12:34 PM, Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@gmail.com> wrote:
>> I am trying to understand the warning light on the temperature gauge of my 1988 Westy.
>> Going off the interstate the light and buzzer goes on for a second. If I accelerate slightly the light and buzzer goes off. Is this telling me that I am low in coolant? Coolant temperature is mid range all the time. Or is it and oil pressure issue? Read my Bentley and owners manual still no explanation.
>> 
>> Dennis Jowell
>> Scotch Hollow Farm
>> Newbury Vermont
>