Should you use synthetic oil in ATV?
Yes, you can use a synthetic oil. Amsoil has them specifically for ATV’s. Proper lubrication with this oil will help to prevent corrosion of your vehicle.
How does oil get out of Honda air box?
During acceleration the compression of the engine will push oil past the rings, into the crankcase. Then it will migrate through the breather hose on the air box. Once there, the only way it can get out is through the drain tube on the bottom. This is what is supposed to happen with motor oil.
When to replace the oil breather hose in a Honda?
When the rings are worn, the engine will loss compression and you may see a bit of grey smoke in the exhaust as some oil, that is slipping past the rings, gets burned during fuel combustion. So if your compression is really high and you are not ready to replace your rings you can try replacing the breather hose.
What to do if your Honda drain tube leaks?
Hold the float gently up to simulate a full float bowl and connect the gas line to the carb. Remember the gas is only going to push up the floats gently, by pushing too hard you will get it to shutoff even if it is worn out. If it leaks, it may just be the float needle is damaged.
Why does my ATV engine keep backfiring?
Even the slightest of air leaks will dramatically increase the likelihood of an ATV engine popping. Take note that most ATVs source fresh air at the junction of mufflers and header pipes. If there’s a leak along the system, the engine will keep backfiring.
During acceleration the compression of the engine will push oil past the rings, into the crankcase. Then it will migrate through the breather hose on the air box. Once there, the only way it can get out is through the drain tube on the bottom. This is what is supposed to happen with motor oil.
When the rings are worn, the engine will loss compression and you may see a bit of grey smoke in the exhaust as some oil, that is slipping past the rings, gets burned during fuel combustion. So if your compression is really high and you are not ready to replace your rings you can try replacing the breather hose.
Why is the oil breather hose in the airbox?
It is why you have the breather hose to the airbox and the drain tube in the first place. It keeps the oil pressure in the engine from reaching critical levels & blowing out a gasket. I assume that the machine is running well, with no loss of power or compression in conjunction with the oil problem, or you would have mentioned it.