Oil light flickers while at Idle

So what causes the oil light to flicker at idle when the car is full with oil and the idle is correct? Oil pump getting ready to take a dump?????

Thin oil, worn engine, idle too low, maybe a bad pressure switch... Mine does it too when it's warm and the idle is too low. I think my oil is too thin.

Queue scary music here.

You don't want to know what I think it is...

Yes. Yes, I do.

What he said. Flickering isn't a super big concern.
Use HD 30 in a VW. It has the extra zinc the cams and stuff require.
Be sure the fan is clear.
You could maybe use 1 quart of HD 40 in it to thicken it up for summer hot weather.

If you can't fin HD single weights on the shelf, ask. They'll likely have it in the back. Buy the case. You'll eventually use it.

CIP1 I think has a heavy duty oil pump that moves 30% more oil.
If not try JBugs.
I don't remember for sure where I got mine.

Oil, Castrol HD 30, Miles since change less than 100. Idle perfect, Car does not burn any oil. Light seams to come on after driving in hot weather only. I think that I will change the pressure switch for fun. !!

Lita had same problem, was connection at voltage regulator.

MoonMullins wrote:

Lita had same problem, was connection at voltage regulator.

Wow well Hello there Dewey!! I will check my connection at the volt reg.

Valvoline Racing 20-50.

But that is not why your light is flickering...

Could be the hot weather. As long as it's a flicker, you're probably OK.
Yes, change the switch.

20 anything is too thin outside of winter. You'll need a zinc additive if you're not using HD rated oil.

Hmmm...

Today's a good day for an oil change...

How is your oil light Breck? Did you get to the bottom of it???

Yep...I found the perfect solution.....I sold the car!!

You sold Pete! Wow, there is a shocker.

Well, it is like you said, at least you don't have to worry about worn rod bearings now.

Total speculation on my part...

Mateo wrote:

You sold Pete! Wow, there is a shocker.

Well, it is like you said, at least you don't have to worry about worn rod bearings now.

Total speculation on my part...

You jinxed it! If my bug starts knocking, I'm holding you responsible!

Mateo wrote:

You sold Pete! Wow, there is a shocker.

Well, it is like you said, at least you don't have to worry about worn rod bearings now.

Total speculation on my part...

Not Pete, The white 74 super was sold. Pete is here safe at home.

What! Oh wait, I think I remember that whole deal...

Hard to keep up!