Oil frothing on dipstick
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Shut engine off, wait a few minutes and pull out the dipstick. Froth on the stick is so bad I can't tell oil level. Can't even guess oil level. Pain in the *** on a long trip. Wait an hour or so and it's fine. Wait till the morning and there is condensation on the stick. It doesn't matter if the level is down a bit or right at the mark.
It's done this from new and it now has 28,000 km on it. Dealer says this is normal but can't explain why.
Doesn't seem normal to me. Any other 8's have this condition?
It's done this from new and it now has 28,000 km on it. Dealer says this is normal but can't explain why.
Doesn't seem normal to me. Any other 8's have this condition?
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Mazda has a new insulated dipstick available for those with "froth".
It's here in the TSB list. http://www.finishlineperformance.com...ins_index.html
It's here in the TSB list. http://www.finishlineperformance.com...ins_index.html
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I noticed it immediately but was told it would go away after break in. They didn't tell me about any specific problems or TSB's.
Thanks, much appreciated.
Thanks, much appreciated.
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Originally Posted by Rick/Kimberly
I noticed it immediately but was told it would go away after break in. They didn't tell me about any specific problems or TSB's.
Thanks, much appreciated.
Thanks, much appreciated.
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