What causes an ATV engine to burn oil?
The most common cause to why an ATV burn oil is worn or damaged piston rings or worn engine due to dirt bypassing the air filter. But it can also be caused by simply using the wrong type of oil for the specific bike.
When to change the oil on an ATV?
A burning smell is normal at first if your ATV is brand new. Do not forget to change the oil before you put your first 10 hours or 100 miles on the ATV. When you do this first oil change also check the valves for adjustments while your at it. This will be the most important oil change of the ATVs life, please do not forget to do it.
What does it mean when your ATV engine is smoking?
Smoke can be an indication of bad cylinders, seals, gaskets or something similar, usually accompanied by gasoline or oil burning in the engine. The cause isn’t too hard to figure out based on the timing and color of the smoke.
What to do when your ATV wont turn?
You may jump straight down to troubleshooting transmission issues. If you cannot get the wheels to turn no matter how hard you push, the problem may still be with your transmission or gear shifter. But because it is far easier, you should start by looking into the bike’s driveline, brakes, and bearings to ensure there are no issues there.
The most common cause to why an ATV burn oil is worn or damaged piston rings or worn engine due to dirt bypassing the air filter. But it can also be caused by simply using the wrong type of oil for the specific bike.
A burning smell is normal at first if your ATV is brand new. Do not forget to change the oil before you put your first 10 hours or 100 miles on the ATV. When you do this first oil change also check the valves for adjustments while your at it. This will be the most important oil change of the ATVs life, please do not forget to do it.
Smoke can be an indication of bad cylinders, seals, gaskets or something similar, usually accompanied by gasoline or oil burning in the engine. The cause isn’t too hard to figure out based on the timing and color of the smoke.
What should I do if my ATV is not getting fuel?
Try starting the engine for at least 20 seconds. If it does start, don’t let it run for longer than 20 seconds. Then you want to sit and wait about 10 minutes or so. You need to give the fuel injector cleaner time to do its work. Repeat the process five more times, but only try to start for 10 seconds, and then let sit for ten minutes.