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I changed the oil. I noticed a whitish film on the underside of the plug and the sightglass (pictures attached). My warranty ran out in August, according to the dealer (no extended warranty). I wiped off the plug. What is pictured after driving about 20 miles (round trip) with brand new oil. The old oil looked black like used oil, not like chocolate milk. The coolant overflow still has a little coolant in the bottom. I do not remember if it is lower or not.
I only rode once since changing oil. Not sure what to do now. My quandry is, should I ride and if the coolant level goes down, then pull the head? Pull it now? Or, could it be the water pump?
Looking for opinions. Anybody else had a head gasket or maybe water pump, contaminate oil?
Cheers, and happy holidays!
I only rode once since changing oil. Not sure what to do now. My quandry is, should I ride and if the coolant level goes down, then pull the head? Pull it now? Or, could it be the water pump?
Looking for opinions. Anybody else had a head gasket or maybe water pump, contaminate oil?
Cheers, and happy holidays!
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