Author Topic: milky oil (Read 1818 times)

james.t · « **on:** March 16, 2013, 20:07:26 »

hi all last week gave the bike its weekly check and the site glass was milky white.
looked through the dipstick and it looked OK.
any way the bike has gone in for its 1 year service and talking to the bloke how was going to do the service.
and we got on to the milky oily and he said" this is the 6th bike with that problem and Suzuki are working on a fix:"
they think its just condensation in the engine.
the mechanic is going to do a oil flush.
he was told it was going to be a few more weeks before Suzuki release anything.
so just keep a eye on your glass.

Big Al wi the Vee · « **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2013, 20:21:04 »

This " problem" has been discussed on this forum before... I'm quite sure the outcome was, that it's not an issue and it is just a matter of warming the engine up before checking again, CONDENSATION

BTW what a game of rugby

Locky · « **Reply #2 on:** March 16, 2013, 20:24:09 »

Yes condensation in the crankcase caused by too many short journeys .

james.t · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2013, 20:29:15 »

Quote from: "Locky"

Yes condensation in the crankcase caused by too many short journeys .

OK that's sounds good is 12 miles a short journey(24 miles a day).
thanks j

Locky · « **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2013, 20:33:20 »

Yes I would say so . When the weather gets warmer it will be less of a problem and you shouldn't get and milk. I had the same thing on a BMW , my commute was about 10 miles each way , one day a week I would come home the long way down the motorway and it would clear the milk . It got that bad the once that I couldn't see the oil level through the sight glass !

jimbo8098 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2013, 20:44:52 »

I was speaking to my dad about this too , I've got the same milky colour and do about the same miles per day. He said it's probably because it was synthetic oil. It never used to be white before I took it in for it's first service so there be some logic to that...

UK_Vstrom650 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 16, 2013, 23:38:06 »

Mines the same... Did an oil change a few weeks back and the oil that came out had milky streaks in it. My commute is only 6 miles each way with max 40mph so figured it'd be that, although never an issue on my previous bikes?

Since the oil change the sight glass seems to have milky condensation stuck to the part above max mark. Had been hoping the fresh oil would have got rid of it but no joy yet. Went for a good hour run today but it's still there. Just waiting for some warmer weather now.

mr_diver · « **Reply #7 on:** March 16, 2013, 23:48:00 »

same issue, had it through winter every year.

it's never caused a problem and a long ride makes it go for a while.

its a vtwin thing... highish pressure with the pumping action of the twin heads ends up forcing a fair bit of oil up the breather pipes and then it comes back down mixed with water and obviously if oil goes up, moisture comes in...

it's just condensation... it'll be fine.

james.t · « **Reply #8 on:** March 17, 2013, 15:31:05 »

thanks all nice to know .
j

stibbs · « **Reply #9 on:** March 17, 2013, 17:21:34 »

My old vw beetle used to get that, badly. All it took, as the blokes on here say, is a good blast once or twice a month.
Short journeys and petrol engines are not harmonious......

Dick · « **Reply #10 on:** March 17, 2013, 17:58:00 »

Just checked my bike yesterday & I have the same problem with milky white oil, I just hope it clears as we don't get much good weather over here only rain.

Penfold · « **Reply #11 on:** March 17, 2013, 21:21:30 »

I am considering getting myself another smaller bike possibly a 125 to use on my short commute. Then I can use the strom for longer trips as it doesn't get at all warm so has the milky oil. The dealer did the oil flush etc but its still there they said unless the engine case comes of they can't clean it all out.

hookie · « **Reply #12 on:** March 17, 2013, 21:33:52 »

I can't help thinking that the dealer is trying it on in suggesting removing one of the casings to clean it out. All that is needed is to give the bike a good fast run, get it nice and hot and then drain the oil. If your commute is only a few miles and the bike is not getting hot enough to dry the condensation out then giving it a good hard run once a week should do the trick. It also might be wise to change the oil a bit more frequently, say at 2,000 mile intervals to reduce the risk of the build up of combustion products.

Penfold · « **Reply #13 on:** March 17, 2013, 21:47:45 »

Good idea Hookie I was thinking along those lines regarding the oil first before removing the engine case. I can't get out on the bike for fun rides as much as I would like at the moment as I am a carer for my wife. Hence the 125 idea as I love my strom and don't want to cause her any damage, and I need transport to get to work.

Dick · « **Reply #14 on:** March 19, 2013, 12:21:28 »

Has any other bikes got this problem with milk oil ? I do 20 miles to work & still have milky oil , I hope its not problem with Suzuki.

greywolf · « **Reply #15 on:** March 19, 2013, 13:22:02 »

Any bike ridden short distances in the winter that has a plastic or glass oil level window is likely to exhibit the same symptoms.

mick-b · « **Reply #16 on:** March 19, 2013, 18:07:30 »

as everyone else has said its just down to short runs and the oil not getting hot enough ,take the filler cap of a car that gets used for the school run /shopping and you will see the same thing . I do 60 miles a day to work and back with no issues .cheers Mick

Dick · « **Reply #17 on:** March 19, 2013, 20:04:22 »

Cheers Mick, am glad to hear its not a major problem. I hope the weather takes up soon to take it for a good ride!!

TrevorKent · « **Reply #18 on:** March 26, 2013, 19:44:36 »

Hi

Had the milky oil in the sight glass problem, my local dealer did an extra oil change for me but it came back the same. It does not seem to be a problem just the sight glass cooling quickly in the cold weather. I started putting my bike onto a paddock stand when I get home and this has cured it.

Trevor

Jacko · « **Reply #19 on:** March 26, 2013, 23:27:27 »

It happens in cars too, there's no sight glass to see it though.. It usually collects on the oil filler cap..