In a message dated 96-06-03 23:12:56 EDT, thom@calweb.com (Thom Fitzpatrick) writes: >Got a bit of a shock last night: after a spirited jaunt down the hwy, >I arrived at my destination, just as I stopped, I noticed the oil light was >flickering every so slightly. Nothing to worry about. I've encountered this before. My opinion is that it is caused by a combination of 2 factors. First possibility is radio-electronic interferance from either the stereo and/or the engine. The second, since you mention the high temp, is the oil has just begun to loose viscosity. Remember, its heat that kills the oil. I would recommend changing your oil/filter. Also, clean your grounding terminals from the battary to the chasis and the grounding strap from the engine to the chasis. This should help eliminate the problem. -Gregg 85 Westy, 76 Goldwing, 51 Plymouth, 75 Mercedes...need more toys!
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