Author Topic: foggy oil window (Read 1994 times)

red · « **on:** August 19, 2005, 11:22:44 AM »

I have 2000 kx500 and the oil window gets foggy.Is this normal or is my impellar seal bad.

Danger4u2 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 19, 2005, 11:41:58 AM »

When you lean the bike over does it clean the fog ? Is it
foggy when it's hot, how about when its cold ?

hughes · « **Reply #2 on:** August 19, 2005, 12:06:20 PM »

Mine has done the same but my coolant level never changes. The gear box has a vent on the back side. Maybe just the humidity in the air.

red · « **Reply #3 on:** August 19, 2005, 03:43:02 PM »

Its only when its hot and doesn't go away tell it cools down.I think you are right hughes, I didnt think about that

Danger4u2 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 20, 2005, 04:17:39 AM »

I agree, humidity. If it's coolant breach into the trans it will
foam, turn milky, and show over full real fast.

Kawadougie · « **Reply #5 on:** August 20, 2005, 01:24:52 PM »

I had a problem with this for a while. I would end up with about a half an ounce of clear water in the oil each time I rode. I run red Prestone antifreeze in the radiator so the color would be a pretty good tracer. I finally ran a clear 3/8" vent hose vertically up into the airbox and problem is solved. If you have a major leak the transmission oil will look like a milkshake.

hughes · « **Reply #6 on:** August 21, 2005, 08:39:22 AM »

That's a good idea to run the vent into the air box. I bet most water would come from washing or riding through water.

Author Topic: foggy oil window (Read 1994 times)

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