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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 07:01 PM
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My oil got airated after i put the 440 kit and cam and such in.. I was wondering if it could possibly b because of crappy oil or that it was apart so long and the oil hasn't pressureized the air out? I put castrol in it.. They say thats not good.. So im gunna try something better and made for that.. Is it normal for a little bit of bubbles in the oil? Also would this occur if it was over filled? LEmme know anything will help thanks.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 07:21 PM
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I don't think your letting it sit long enough after you turn it off. Your suppose to let it idle for 5 minutes, then shut it off and let it sit for a few minutes, then check the oil. I have noted my oil has bubbles in it if I check the oil right after I turn it off. And yes you shouldn't use automotive oil in your 400ex.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 08:23 PM
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oh yea i checked it like the 2nd i turned it off. and yea im getting no oil tonight.. So you think it could im not letting it sit long enough?
 
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 08:26 PM
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yes you must let it sit before checking
 
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 08:30 PM
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its normal for it to b bubbled and foamed up a little bit inside the tank right after u shut it off?
 
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 08:39 PM
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on my quad i got a sight glass for the oil and no prob wit my stuff, i use exxon oil i like to try use synthetic






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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 09:13 PM
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You didnt accidentaly over fill it did you?
 
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 09:18 PM
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why what will happen if i over filled it? will that cause it to blow somthing out? what do u think.. i did put alot in my but i filled it to the line when the engine was cold in the canister.. i may have over filled it
 
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 09:27 PM
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When you over fill an engine with oil it allows the crank to dipp way down into the oil splashing it everywhere/airating it. It will hurt the engine to leave your oil like that because you will lose oil psi, and eventually cause major problems. I dont think that your oil is like that because of something being broken. Just double check the level.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 09:55 PM
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Penzoil would foam up at the race track. I went back to motorcycle oil. Honda HP4
 
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