Why is my ATV oil Gray?
The gray/milky color is usually water. Only time i’ve seen oil that color is when water has gotten in it.
What does it mean when oil turns GREY?
Grey usually means metal particles in the oil.
What color should my ATV oil be?
The color of blood should be red; likewise the color of oil should be amber or dark brown.
Why do ATVS burn oil?
Burning oil usually is a result of damaged or faulty seals. The seals are designed to prevent oil from leaking into the valves where air and gasoline enter the engine’s cylinders, combust and power your ATV.
Why does my bike have grey oil in it?
In retrospect, the cause of the grey oil problem on my bike is that the “enclosed Y” breather hose system (see images below) has transfered moisture from the head direktly into the engine again trought the starter motors breather hose. Because i almost NEVER drive the engine really hot!
Why is my engine oil Milky in color?
In some cases, though, owners may notice a milky coloring in their oil. This is a troubling sign that needs to be addressed; otherwise, it could result in severe damage to the mechanical components. But what exactly causes milky engine oil? And how do you fix it?
What can I do about Grey engine oil?
Still REALLY GREY oil after only a few days commuting to work! Mounted a transparent tube on the radiator and overfilled it with coolant. No coolant at all leakes into the bike. Rerouted the breather hose from the electric starter out into free air. Oil went NORMAL again!
Why is the oil Milky on my dirt bike?
Milky oil means water contamination from either coolant or moisture in the system. Most likely, it’s a coolant problem and since coolant is petrol based it generally mixes well with engine oil but not in a good way.
In retrospect, the cause of the grey oil problem on my bike is that the “enclosed Y” breather hose system (see images below) has transfered moisture from the head direktly into the engine again trought the starter motors breather hose. Because i almost NEVER drive the engine really hot!
What happens when you change the oil in an ATV?
Before doing an oil change, check how much oil your ATV needs and always ensure that you have enough on hand. If you fill your oil too low, it can cause engine damage and dry out the parts. Your ATV will most likely make a strange noise and warn you that the engine is slowly being damaged.
Still REALLY GREY oil after only a few days commuting to work! Mounted a transparent tube on the radiator and overfilled it with coolant. No coolant at all leakes into the bike. Rerouted the breather hose from the electric starter out into free air. Oil went NORMAL again!
What does it mean when your engine oil gets darker?
As engine oil gets darker, it can indicate a) high heat, b) contaminants, or c) the presence of additives that cause the oil to darken during normal use. Therefore, the best way to determine what color your oil should be is to observe how your oil changes color over time.