How to stop oil from burning in an ATV?
Keep a spare bottle of 10-30 weight oil with you at all times and fill up as needed. Change the spark plugs regularly, since gummy spark plugs can cause low engine performance and problems with oil. As soon as you purchase your ATV, look up the model number for the spark plug on your ATV and keep a spare with you at all times.
How often should I change the oil in my ATV?
Change the oil and oil filter when needed. Keep a spare bottle of 10-30 weight oil with you at all times and fill up as needed. Change the spark plugs regularly, since gummy spark plugs can cause low engine performance and problems with oil.
Why does oil burn on my quad bike?
If you use mineral oil instead of synthetic oil, or if you use a different viscosity grade (thickness) than recommended, this may be what’s causing your quad to burn oil. Strange as it might seem, even using a different brand than what’s recommended may, in some cases, cause your bike to burn oil.
What’s the smell of oil on a four stroke bike?
Blue smoke on four-stroke bikes, on the other hand, is not a good sign. Oil being burned will create a distinct smell. Some, myself included, love the smell of burning two-stroke oil. Probably because it usually means I’m having fun. Others can’t stand it.
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.
If you use mineral oil instead of synthetic oil, or if you use a different viscosity grade (thickness) than recommended, this may be what’s causing your quad to burn oil. Strange as it might seem, even using a different brand than what’s recommended may, in some cases, cause your bike to burn oil.
How can I tell if oil is leaking from my ATV?
Check the underside of the engine to see if you notice any oil sweating out. You may need to take off any skid plates for better access to the engine. Often you may see a drop slightly hanging down, but just not enough of a leak for the drops to fall on the ground.
Blue smoke on four-stroke bikes, on the other hand, is not a good sign. Oil being burned will create a distinct smell. Some, myself included, love the smell of burning two-stroke oil. Probably because it usually means I’m having fun. Others can’t stand it.