Hey guys, I finally have a problem (hope it's not a portent of things to come). Today, on my way to four wheeling in the San Bernadino National Forest the oil light and buzzer came on when I slowed for the boarder patrol checkpoint. It only buzzed for a few seconds and we went on. The checkpoint is at the top of a long grade and the buzzing started when the RPMs dropped below 2000. Later after climbing another hill then slowing for a stop sign, it happened again. Both times I checked the oil level (I had just added a half quart before we left the house). The dipstick was not too hot (I could touch it bear handed), the oil on the dipstick was not foaming and I could hold my hand almost on the crankcase, so it was not overheated. Waited a few minutes, then proceeded with out trip, but skipped the off-roading and came home (total trip was over a hundred miles, no more problems. I'm thinking maybe a bad oil filter (fram) or a bad sending unit. The filter has been on for 3000 miles and would have been changed today if we hadn't decided to go on this trip. I have never had a problem with Fram, but I know others have. Engine has over 185k and was overhauled at 157k. Any advice or comments would be appreciated.
Steve and Jo Ann Wacker San Marcos, Ca. 90 Carat 86 Syncro
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