What kind of oil does a Sym moped use?
We’ve listed all the Sym mopeds and motorcycles we can find, the manufacturer’s recommended engine oil and the oil capacity (minimum and maximum where possible). Key We’ve also included a few acronyms to help you. FS = Fully Synthetic. S = Synthetic. API = American Petrol Institute, which signifies a standard.
What to do if your gas petcock is leaking?
Many mechanical gas petcocks can be rebuilt with a repair kit that contains replacement o-rings, springs, rubber diaphragms, etc. These small parts are available from OEM dealers or aftermarket sources. The older your bike is, the more likely it is that these parts have been discontinued by the manufacturer.
What’s the difference between a petcock and a gas valve?
Petcocks are commonly and interchangeably referred to as fuel valve, gas valve, gas cock or petcock. A mechanical petcock is attached to the fuel tank and has one outgoing fuel line. It is simply an on off valve. When in the off position there should be no fuel flow to the carb.
Why is the oil coming out of the gaskets on my motorcycle?
The main reason oil plugs leak is because they aren’t on tight enough. The vibrations of the motorcycle can sometimes cause them to come a bit lose, so make sure they’re all tight. There are also o-rings on the plugs that can become brittle and ineffective just like the gaskets can. If those aren’t working right, oil can easily leak.
We’ve listed all the Sym mopeds and motorcycles we can find, the manufacturer’s recommended engine oil and the oil capacity (minimum and maximum where possible). Key We’ve also included a few acronyms to help you. FS = Fully Synthetic. S = Synthetic. API = American Petrol Institute, which signifies a standard.
Many mechanical gas petcocks can be rebuilt with a repair kit that contains replacement o-rings, springs, rubber diaphragms, etc. These small parts are available from OEM dealers or aftermarket sources. The older your bike is, the more likely it is that these parts have been discontinued by the manufacturer.
Petcocks are commonly and interchangeably referred to as fuel valve, gas valve, gas cock or petcock. A mechanical petcock is attached to the fuel tank and has one outgoing fuel line. It is simply an on off valve. When in the off position there should be no fuel flow to the carb.