What kind of oil do I put in a Yamaha golf cart?

What kind of oil do I put in a Yamaha golf cart?

Yamaha recommends using the YamaLube non-synthetic 10W-30 oil for its golf carts. Any oil with a viscosity range of 10W-30 is suitable for any Yamaha Golf Cart though. Citing the splash systems used in these golf carts, Yamaha recommends using only non-synthetic oils.

What year did Yamaha start fuel injection on golf carts?

2014
Drive2 QuieTech Gas Golf Car It is also equipped with Yamaha’s electronic fuel injection system, which Yamaha first introduced to the industry in 2014.

What is the quietest gas golf cart?

QuieTech EFI
A GAS CAR THAT IS Drive2 QuieTech EFI boasts the lowest decibel output of any gas car and features the industry’s first-ever Independent Rear Suspension on a golf car. This unprecedented combination ensures your players experience a luxuriously quiet ride.

What is the difference between a Yamaha drive and drive 2?

In 2017 Yamaha introduced the current model, the Drive2. The easiest way to distinguish the difference would be the White Yamaha Name on the side panels as opposed to the black Yamaha on the G29s and to look for the rear body being seperated into 3 different components.

What kind of motor oil do I need for a Yamaha golf cart?

Most EZ-Go, Yamaha and Club car golf carts require the use of a 10w30 motor oil for the engines. In most cases they also require an SAE 30 for the rear differentials. Amsoil Formula Four Stroke is perfect for both of these applications.

Where is the oil drain plug on a Yamaha golf cart?

The drain plug is right under the driver seat in the Yamaha G16 cart. You can un-screw that using a 17mm drain bolt. Once the engine oil is completely drained out, screw the drain plug back in its position. Open the oil filler cap on the top side of the engine.

What happens if you overfill the oil in a 4 cycle golf cart?

OIL NOTE, 4-Cycle: Be careful not to overfill the oil in a 4-cycle engine gas golf cart. Excess oil will find its way into the air filter housing, soaking the filter and, eventually, getting into the combustion chamber causing smoky and uneven running of the engine, even fouling out spark plugs.

How much does a Yamaha golf cart weigh?

This is deemed to be suitable when comparing the power and performance of the engine to the golf cart’s weight (the official weight of the cart is 255 kg or 562 lbs.). From this calculation, the golf cart can reach a maximum speed of 15 miles per hour.

How much oil does a Yamaha golf cart take?

The engine oil capacity in Yamaha golf carts is usually greater than 1.0 L or 1 US qt. When the engine oil is completely drained out, a Yamaha golf cart can take in around 0.9 L or 1 US qt. It is important to ensure that the engine oil is not overfilled. Overfilled engine oil can disrupt the flow of oil causing severe damage to the engine.

The drain plug is right under the driver seat in the Yamaha G16 cart. You can un-screw that using a 17mm drain bolt. Once the engine oil is completely drained out, screw the drain plug back in its position. Open the oil filler cap on the top side of the engine.

When do you change the oil in a golf cart?

The timeframe for changing the oil in any golf cart depends on the time for which the cart is operated. If you can’t keep a track of your cart’s running hours, you can always turn to the dipstick oil level indicator.

Can a golf course have gas in the oil?

Oil in the gas makes smoke, a real golf-course no-no. Gas in the oil, like a bleeding ulcer, will kill you. Also, a golf-course no-no. A top-mounted carb may seep past the rings. A side-mounted carb will drip on the floor.

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