Re: frothy oil?

[dan & ann curcio <curcio@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Paul,
If you are still in doubt about coolant loss into the oil try loosening the
drain plug after the bike has sat overnight.  Any large amount of coolant will
have separated from the oil and sunk to the bottom of the pan.  Loosening the
drain plug enough to start a small leak will allow the coolant to start
draining.  It will look like dirty coolant if you collect it in a drinking
glass.  If still in doubt take a close look at the collected fluid.  If it is
contaminated oil it will appear to have globules at the bottom of the glass.  If
you are still not sure what you are looking for take another glass and pour some
fresh oil into it, then add some coolant and compare the glasses.  Hope this
helps.

Dan

PS.  Make sure to wash those glasses thoroughly afterwards as everything you
just drained into them is extremely toxic if taken internally.

Paul Pemberton wrote:

> Hello,
> Sorry to go on about possible coolant probs after my calmer missives
> yesterday evening, but I was wondering if any amount of froth in the oil,
> whilst the engine is in operation, is abnormal? (disappearing after a couple
> of minutes or so when stopped)
> Unfortunately I didn't check yesterday exactly how much coolant the dealer's
> mechanic added, but today it is (still/again) below the minimum. I looked
> through the oil level window with the engine warmed up and noticed a couple
> of mms of froth on top of the oil (which itself looks normal). As I say,
> after a very few minutes the froth disappears. I'm just wondering if hot,
> agitated oil is "allowed" to be a little frothy, or if any froth at all is a
> symptom that all is not well?
> The bike will rest over the weekend but on Monday I'll get the coolant level
> up to maximum myself, then keep a more "measured" eye on what gives, if
> anything...
> Thanks again, sorry if I sound a little stressed again!
> Paul
> The Hague, NL


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