FOAMING OIL

[BLACK WIDOW]

I have noticed that when I check my oil that foam is on the dip stick, and if you look into to the tank with a light you see even more foam. This all makes me wonder about the BRP oil since I know that foaming oil is not a very good lubricant most API rated multi-viscosity oils have anti foming agents added to prevent formation of air bubbles (foam). I am concerned that engine life may be compromised because of this. I take my spyder in to the dealer monday for the 600 mile service and I am also TAKING MY OWN motorcycle oil. Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W40; API SG,SH/CF and JASCO MA . Has anyone noticed this foaming, if not I may have a serious problem i.e. water in the oil.ray:

 

[opticat]

I noticed the foam on top of the oil tank as well. It "settles" after a bit, and I'm sure it will not cause any problems engine-wise. It seems to be a characteristic of dry-sump systems such as the one used in the Spyder.

 

[BLACK WIDOW]

foaming oil

I noticed the foam on top of the oil tank as well. It "settles" after a bit, and I'm sure it will not cause any problems engine-wise. It seems to be a characteristic of dry-sump systems such as the one used in the Spyder.

Do you know how the oil circulates through the tank? In other words does the pump take the oil from the bottom of the tank and return to the top, if so that might explain some of the foaming.:dontknow:

 

[opticat]

The oil return (to the tank) hose is located near the bottom rear of the tank.

 

[BLACK WIDOW]

foam

The oil return (to the tank) hose is located near the bottom rear of the tank.

Thanks for the response but I guess that blows my theory.:dontknow: