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Subject:Oil warning light and buzzer go off when going uphill
From:Brett Whistler
Date:Wed, 18 May 2005 20:52:47 -0600

Hello Listee:

I'm a rookie...so I apologize ahead of time for any stupid questions.  I
have an '86 Syncro w/ a 2.1 L WBX that was rebuilt ~1,500 miles ago.  I just
purchased the van, and it's been running great.  I live in the mountains of
Park City, UT and many times am driving up and down steep hills.  Today I
was driving up a steep hill and my oil warning light and buzzer started
sounding.  I immediately pulled over and put a quart of oil in it...without
checking the level first.  That was a mistake.  I start up...make it until
the next hill, and the warning starts up again.  I pull over and THIS TIME
check the oil on a level surface.  I'm 1 quart over now.  I don't think I
was ever low obviously.  The warning doesn't occur when I'm on the flats or
going down hill.
1. Any suggestions as to where to start?
2. Should I stop driving it until I resolve this...even though the warning
usually doesn't go off?

Thanks,

Brett

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