Date:         Sat, 28 Feb 2015 13:46:41 -0600
Reply-To:     Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 2.1L WBX -oil pressure light flickers at idle
Comments: To: John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com>
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On Saturday, February 28, 2015, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:

> Oil is Kendall GT-1 20W50.
>
> At idle, flickering light, turn the engine off, then restart, the light no
> longer flickers. It might, or it might not, flicker at the next stop.
>
> I have never had a low oil pressure indication before. But the engine was
> out of service while the oil cooler seal was replaced and two pushrod tubes
> were replaced on the side opposite the oil pressure switch. That switch was
> undisturbed. When the van was again put on the road, the first time out,
> the light flickered at a stop. Am mystified why it has never flickered
> before, now suddenly it does. Engine has 114, 000 odd miles on it.
>
> John
> On Feb 28, 2015 12:58 PM, "Dan N" <dn92610@gmail.com <javascript:;>>
> wrote:
>
> > either the oil pressure sensor are bad or you have a low oil pressure ..
> >
> > what grade of oil are you using?
> >
> > On Sat, Feb 28, 2015 at 10:45 AM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com
> <javascript:;>>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> The oil pressure light comes on after a long run at speed when I have to
> >> drop to idle and stop for traffic or a stop light. Doesn't happen every
> >> time but frequently enough to keep me spooked. I have checked the wires
> >> and
> >> found no faults. What is happening. What else might cause this?
> >>
> >> John
> >>
> >
> >
>