Skip to main content
Gerry | Vanagon
Checking account...
← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum
VanagonEuroVan
Subject:Oil Light
From:PlayDoh
Date:Sun, 1 Jul 2001 21:39:03 -0400

I have an 84 gl, gas engine vehicle, I had a sticky valve which I've
quieted somewhat with marvel mystery oil, seems to be the only additive
that keeps it from stickin. But that's not the problem (i don't think
anyway). When warm, as I come to a stop, the engine seems to idle too low,
causing a flickering (sometimes on full) oil light. A light step on the gas
stops the flickering, but I am wondering it there is something internal
causing the light... I have thought about turning the idle up slightly, but
am unsure if that is a wise 'solution' to the problem... Oil is fine, about
a 1/4 inch below the top notch on the stick, and changed religiously every
2 months (a little excessive, but I love my van) I'm runnin 10w30 at the
moment, 3 quarts of oil, 1 pint marvel. I'm just wondering if the idle down
at stop is a symptom of something deeper. is it safe to ignore this
flickering light, and turn the idle up a bit???

Play-

Have something to add on this topic today? Revive this thread in the forum »