Check the engine coolant temperature sensor , or ECT for the correct resistance

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Just don’t mix Shell and Mobil oils. Either one is fine, don’t mix. All current engine oils are compatible. No issue whatsoever. What if someone had Mobil 1 oil, but did an oil change and switched to Pennzoil/ Shell? You can bet the new oil is mixing with what was left in the sump. Your engine will...

Clemens wrote: ↑18 Apr 2018, 13:26 Why would you keep more fuel in the tank in winter?

Fewer asteroid strikes in winter, so less chance of a wasted tank.

bmdubya1198 wrote: ↑18 Apr 2018, 20:35 Pretty excited on my latest purchase! Pics coming tomorrow... any guesses?

I would also run that 2-3 more years, but I am a risk taker.

I ran my 99 to 137k, 14 years

I’m running my New Beetle belt 15 years

Added part numbers to title for search , both metal and plastic tank fuel pumps

Glad you were ok June-bug. I’ve been rolling my Volvo’s hard from DC to BOSTON and it sure feels good having all that steel around , and all that safety’s engineering.

Get some Connolly leather treatment on those, and put a 'no screwdriver' post it on your window.

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I'm considering ordering a 'cheap' mechanical oil pressure checker from amazon to see if it is just the switch or actually intermittent low oil pressure - not sure how I'd check it if it only comes on after driving for a bit. Thats the best you can do without getting it to an indie. Get a decent on...