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Old 02-21-2020, 01:12 AM   #30
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Originally Posted by Irace86.2.0 View Post
The warning is so low because oil pressure at idle can be under 5 psi with a fully warmed up engine on a hot day. I would know; I have a gauge. The oil is only 0w20 after all. I run 5w30 chiefly because all Subarus recommend 5w30 for turbocharged models.

It could be a bad switch, or it could be the real deal. Maybe your oil is getting too hot.
Yes! I've noticed that only 0W20 triggers the flicker. It doesn't do that with 5w30.
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