Thanks to all who responded. I'll change the oil to a 20W-50 or 30W
immediately, as summer is upon us. I should know better, and I think this
has been discussed before but I failed to note it. And for those who were
curious, I'm using a Mahle oil filter. OEM baby.

Thanks, Mike
'87 Wolfsburg "Led Zeppelin"
'72 Westfalia "Pumpkin"

----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Ramer" <elvisramer@COX.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2002 12:17 AM
Subject: Red Oil light on!

Okay, so my new engine installation experience was fairly painless until
today, when after about 12 miles of freeway driving and when slowing down on
the off-ramp, the oil light and buzzer began doing their thing. I was more
than a little alarmed, but I decided to let the engine run for a little
longer to see if it might stop and it did- both the light and buzzer ceased
alarming after I started accelerating again. It happened again as I was
coming home from work late this evening, and each time after some high-speed
(relatively speaking of course) driving.
    I did lower the idle speed while dialing in the timing this afternoon,
but not sure why that might affect it. The engine (2.1L) has about 300 miles
on it so far. Could it be that the sensor(s) is starving under heavy
braking? I am currently running Valvoline 10W-30 in mild So Cal weather. The
engine seems to run fine other than this scary moment. No overheating or
performance issues of any kind.
    I'll dig through the Bentley for more info on this, but by chance does
anyone remember the task of installing a oil psi gauge? I seem to recall
that an extension line needs to be installed...would be nice to know exactly
what the psi is.

TIA, Mike