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Old 04-21-2010, 08:40 PM
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Default Micro-Bubbles in my oil.

Probably nothing to worry about, but I'm still getting micro-bubbles in my oil when I check it. Its between the lines on the stick but it's got micro-bubbles in it. Should I be worried or is it normal now that the temps. are rising?
 
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Normal....
 
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Nope we all have'em
 
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Old 04-22-2010, 07:48 AM
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Normal. Think about what's happening with the oil while your motor's running; the oil is pulled over, around, past and through a variety of rapidly moving pieces of metal in an environment where air is a natural part of the process (there's air in tour crankcase and it's injected to sustain combustion)
But some oil ( I'd probably just use some vegetable oil instead of $15/qt. Synthetic, but whatever) in a bowl, then take a kitchen whisk and beat the crap outta it. Check for micro bubbles....
Same process, just a different moving part. Find something else to worry about
 
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I was worried about those too. Then one day, I was peering down my oil tank hole, and the bubbles all lined up and said, "get on the bike and ride. You needn't stare at bubbles unless she's dancing on a stage."
 
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