Bubbles on transmission dipstick

[skylinegtr]

As I was checking the dipstick on my Infiniti M45 I noticed there were bubbles on the dipstick. This is after the car is driven for a while and shifted through all its gears.
I pull out the dipstick and wiped it checked the reading. For some reason I can't even get a accurate reading on the dipstick. No matter how many times I reinsert it the fluid level is just all over the place.
As for the fluid condition it is a bit on the dirty side. Gonna be doing a transmission fluid flush with 37k miles on the car.
Any idea why there are bubbles on the dipstick?

 

[bullwinkle]

Usually bubbles are an indication of foaming ATF, generally caused by overfilling-but if it's looking questionable a change would help, just make sure they don't overfill it.

 

[ScottG]

I would say too much fluid as well. I put too much in the other day and then couldn't get an accurate read. Removed half a quart to get a true reading and then added a bit back in to get it where I wanted it. Didn't have the foaming problem, but overfill is what I always hear.

 

[unDummy]

Bubbles are normal and an overly hyped scare tactic on the web.

With 37k miles, I would get it flushed.

Engineers have forgotten how to properly place a dipstick that can be used. Too many engines/transmissions are shipped with useless dipsticks.

 

[SteveSRT8]

ha, and many more are shipped without a dipstick!

I would second the flush, we routinely shoot for around 30K

 

[CourierDriver]

To flush or not to flush, its always in question.