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Date:         Thu, 1 Oct 2015 14:26:36 -0700
Reply-To:     Angus Gordon <birdworks@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Angus Gordon <birdworks@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Oil Buzzer advice
Comments: To: mcneely4@COX.NET
In-Reply-To:  <20151001171902.P415E.154231.root@eastrmwml105>
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> On Oct 1, 2015, at 2:19 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> wrote: > > High oil temperature. Simplest answer for a 200K miles engine with a history of low oil pressure is bearing wear. >

Not if you understand how the oil pressure warning system functions.

Angus

> ---- Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >> oil buzzer ON for these possible reasons: >> >> - wrong oil grade >> >> - wrong type/brand of oil filter >> >> - bad/defective oil pressure sensors >> >> - bad/defective oil pressure sensor connections >> >> - too much oil in the engine (3/4 on the dipstick is best) >> >> - too little oil in the engine >> >> - worn crankshaft bearing(s) (errr.. engine rebuild on agenda) >> >> anything else guys? > > -- > David McNeely


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