Oil Foam

[DocAttack]

Any idea why I might be getting air bubbles in my engine oil.? It's almost turning into a foam. I have checked the oil levels and it doesn't appear to be an overfill situation.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[Tim]

Is it milky looking?

You could have water in the oil, from condensation most likely, if it's milky. Otherwise it could be air being sucked in from a loose line somewhere.

 

[V]

What Bub said and what oil are ya runnin? Last time ya changed it?

 

[DocAttack]

I am running 20W50 and I changed it about 600 miles ago. I will check the lines to make sure everything is tight. I am afraid I might do damage to the motor seeing the oil has such a foamy consistency.

 

[Vegas]

Are you checking it hot or cold? You are better off a LITTLE low than high.

 

[NascarNutCase]

I think Tim has your number. Milky foaming oil is contaminated with water. I'd change it out. Is it possible it's getting in when you wash your bike?

 

[LamboV12]

Correct - It's H2O in the oil. Sometimes happens when people use a power washer...

 

[BigDogBro1]

White foam or just frothy air bubbles?

What brand oil?

You might want to change brands.

Dino or synth?

 

[oldmutt]

In the old days when I ran dino oil I always had bubbles floating on the oil surface in the tank. When I switched to Mobil 1 never had any again.

 

[DocAttack]

White foam or just frothy air bubbles?

What brand oil?

You might want to change brands.

Dino or synth?

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Frothy air bubbles. I am not sure what brand of oil was used last time I had it changed. Dino