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Jniedere
Jun 1, 2014, 09:29 AM
The engine spit up the extra oil through the carb and burned. The oil is now foamy and cream colored. Shall I change the oil again? Do I have a bigger problem?

crigby
Jun 5, 2014, 09:09 PM
Hi,
I would suggest that you change your oil. It is not unusal to have the oil foam a bit but a creamy color often is a sign that there is some water in the oil. Oils contain a dterergent additive which can cause foaming, but it is also there to absorb moisture and will turn creamy in color when it does.
Peace,
Clarke

lilpoppa
Jun 6, 2014, 06:48 PM
Change it and be careful not to overfill. The foaming was caused by the crank slapping the oil in the case.