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Post by dykimusprime on Aug 6, 2013 10:22:13 GMT -5
Ok, In case anyone missed anything, here is a quickie update... 2013 50cc TaoTao scooter. Lots of problems been fixed so far, current issue, Rocker Arm Holder cracked (replaced for the 2nd time), decided to just say F it & order a whole new 50cc engine. Now... According to the tracking info it SHOULD be delivered tomorrow. Here is the new motor: www.scooterpartscatalog.com/49cc-4-stroke-qmb139-engine-220-40.html It does not say if it comes with any break in oil or not, What kind of oil would you recommend? I used Rotella T 15w40 in the old motor. Would that be ok to run through this one? Or should I get something different?  |
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Post by doublert on Aug 6, 2013 10:50:29 GMT -5
I would imagine that you could just use the same kind of oil that is recommended for the PDI. Dump the Chinese crap, and put good quality oil in.
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Post by newbscootdude on Aug 6, 2013 13:04:42 GMT -5
just dont use synthetic for the break in use conventional oil, im currently using sae 15w30 for my break in i chose a lighter one just so i know the engine isnt being starved for oil
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Post by jjoshua20213 on Aug 6, 2013 20:33:55 GMT -5
15w 40 in extremely hot weather or lean engine.
10w 30 for winter.
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Post by lhumpolick on Aug 10, 2013 23:52:58 GMT -5
I use Motorcraft 10 W 30 synthec blemd and a good 80w rear end oil for the gears I use a meat injecter for the rear gears Walleyworld sells them for $5.00. I change both oils at every oil change apx 750 miles because I use this 150 hard. good news will hit 10.000 miles later today and so far no motor issues. By the way have you change your brake fluid? if you have disk brake now the time to do it.
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Post by skuttadawg on Aug 11, 2013 0:14:55 GMT -5
Any dino oil for cars will work . I have used Castrol GTX and Shell Rotella when new then switched to Castrol Synblend . They come with crappy shipping oil not break in oil so dump that junk before you ride it . Make sure to change the gear lube with GL5 which is 80w90 and you may opt to use synthetic gear oil like Mobile1 or BelRay Gear Saver . Change both at 250 miles , again at 500 miles and both every 1,000 miles or when the color starts to go from gold to blackened . If black it should have already been changed . Make sure to clean the oil screen too every time you change the engine oil . Go to Dollar Tree and get a syringe like used to marinate meat to measure and put in the gear lube . You want to use any major brand oil with detergents ( nondetergents should NEVER be used ) and wait until 3rd or 4th oil change to opt to use synthetic blend like Synblend or a full synthetic . Synthetic is slicker and you need to use dino oil at first so the rings seat and grind smooth during the break in . Expect some ring dust the first two oil changes with the most on the first service .
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