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12-24-2014, 05:19 PM

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well castrol does offer a dex6.

so mike do you think those bubbles would be moisture ? possibly emerged from underfilled ?

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12-24-2014, 05:34 PM

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Foamy is bad, but a few bubbles is ok. That just means the fluid is moving around a little bit. If you can get a pic, that would help.

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12-26-2014, 10:30 AM

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Bubbles are normally a leak. Or some times a pump or seal inside starting to go.

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12-26-2014, 11:13 AM

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Yeah Dex3 is no longer licensed for production, so anything that says Dex3 is "compatible with" to whatever degree with manufacturer wants it to be, which may not be much

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12-28-2014, 05:51 AM

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added a lil bit more
went out and did another test and didn't have any tiny bubbles reappear

guess it was moisture
been cold and damp

hell if i know lol

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12-28-2014, 08:07 AM

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You could leave the dipstick hanging out a little and go for a drive. This will allow the moisture to completely vent out. Then close it when you get back.

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