Are you sure they are bubbles of air and not water(antifreeze)? Put a
small
amount of oil in a bottle cap and heat it until it smokes. If it starts to
splatter then you've got a bad head gasket or worse.
...Art
On Sat, 13 Feb 1999, jmc wrote:
> This morning, while changing the oil, I forgot to fill the new (spin on)
> filter before I screwed it to the block. I didn't realize my error until
> after I filled the crankcase. So, as usual, I removed the plugs and spun
> the engine on the starter until there was oil pressure. I replaced the
> plugs, started the engine and took the car for a spin around the block.
> Afterward, when I pulled the dip stick to check the oil level, I saw all
> sorts of tiny bubbles (almost like a foam) in the oil on the stick. I
> guess that's what happened to the air that was trapped inside the filter.
> This isn't a problem, is it? I assume that over time all the air will
> find its way out. Am I correct? See I said it was a stupid question.
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Joseph
> 67 B Roadster
>
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