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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 07:19 PM
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Question oil bubbles

should there be tiny bubbles in my oiltank 2007 sportster
 
Old Sep 2, 2012 | 07:58 PM
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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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Bubbles arent good. They significantly reduce the lubricating ability of the oil. Is it normal,I couldn't really tell you. I can tell you it's not good
 
Old Sep 2, 2012 | 11:09 PM
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Its normal in about all engines to a extent----------------yes the bubbles have low lube properties but they usually get pressed out by the clearances in what ever they are trying to lube
 
Old Sep 3, 2012 | 08:13 AM
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Yes. They are caused by turbulance of oil returning to tank. Pour a glass of water and you'll see bubbles form
 
 
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