Bubbles on dipstick when engine is hot. Normal?

bd2012 · 12-04-2012 10:17AM #1

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?

corktina · 12-04-2012 11:18AM

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

(don't know is real answer)

bd2012 · 12-04-2012 11:45AM

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

mondeo · 12-04-2012 12:10PM

I fancy a chocolate milk shake now.

johnos1984 · 12-04-2012 12:15PM

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

bd2012 · 12-04-2012 07:53PM

anyone?

bd2012 · 13-04-2012 10:05AM

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!

Bubbles on dipstick when engine is hot. Normal?

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