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Bubbles on dipstick when engine is hot. Normal?

  • 12-04-2012 10:17am
    #1
    bd2012
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 451 ✭✭


    Hi all. Sorry to bother you all with another question. Recently topped up engine oil (2002 a6 1.9 TDI 200k miles) with oil specified in the manual. Just checked this morning after a 20 minute motorway blast while engine was still hot. Noticed bubbles on the dipstick. Waited 45 minutes checked again (engine cooled) no bubbles. Is this normal? Oil is filled up to the top of section A but not over. Any advice? Perhaps George can advise?


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  • #2
    corktina
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,733 ✭✭✭✭corktina


    bubbles? might need a de-Coke...... :rolleyes::rolleyes:

    (don't know is real answer)


  • #3
    bd2012
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 451 ✭✭bd2012


    Haha. And before some one gets in michael jacksons monkey has nothing to do with this :)
    Seriously though was reading that this can be normal enough with oil sloshing around just want to be doubly sure, being the car hypochondriac that I am :)


  • #4
    mondeo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,689 ✭✭✭mondeo


    I fancy a chocolate milk shake now.


  • #5
    johnos1984
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,096 ✭✭✭johnos1984


    Are we talking about bubbles from trailer park boys?

    Although seriously bubbles can indicate that the oil is lubricating correctly as its foaming. I can't remember why though. It can also mean nothing, all depends how bad it is


  • #6
    bd2012
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 451 ✭✭bd2012


    anyone?


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  • #7
    bd2012
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 451 ✭✭bd2012


    Quick update. Panic over. Popped into local garage/tyre centre. Had a word with the guy. He checked my levels. All good to go. Phew. Sometimes a LITTLE knowledge is a dangerous thing!


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