1991 Volkswagen Golf oil light and buzzer.

ANDY SWANEPOEL

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1991 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
125,000 MILES

My car is Volkswagen Citi Golf 1991 model 1800cc Carburetor.
When I exceed 100Kph/3000Rrm the low oil pressure light and buzzer comes on. When I switch engine off and back on again it will be ok for about 5minutes then it comes on again. Can it be the oil filter that was changed 26,000Km ago?

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EXOVCDS

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Yes, could be a restricted oil filter.

At 26k km, time to change it.

If the problem still happens, attach a mechanical pressure gauge to check oil pressure. Minimum 29psi at 2000rpm when warm.

Thomas

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Friday, October 18th, 2013 AT 8:01 PM

ANDY SWANEPOEL

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Thank you very much Thomas for your prompt reply. Noted on standard oil pressure to be about 29Psi at 2000Rpm.I will see if I can check that with a makeshift oil pressure gauge.
I am embarrassed to mention that I have not changed the oil filter for 26,000Km,
with life's rushes.I must have had a "senior moment".
Anyway changed the filter and oil, so now all seems to be ok.
Thanks again for your input.
Regards,
Andy Swanepoel,
East London, South Africa.

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Saturday, October 19th, 2013 AT 3:04 AM

ANDY SWANEPOEL

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Thanks Thomas for your interest. Yes, it was the oil filter that was clogged.
I think old age is creeping up on me as I normally change the oil filter every 10,000Km.
Again thanks,
Andy.

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Thursday, February 27th, 2014 AT 4:51 PM