It is important to have the right amount of oil in your scooter. If you do not have the right amount of oil in your scooter then your engine block can seize. Jamming, simply put, is the lack of lubrication of your piston. Eventually your piston runs dry which causes your piston to heat up, expand and jam in your cylinder. That is why oil leveling is very important
How often should I check my oil level ?
When do I level my oil on my scooter? You check the oil level of your scooter once a month and top it up where necessary. Indeed, it is advisable to keep a close eye on this to avoid large costs. Make sure to check the oil level when the engine is warm. Always check first which oil you need to refill in your scooter. Whether this should be a 10w40 4-stroke oil for example or a simple 2-stroke oil.
How to level my oil 4 stroke scooter ?
So how should you level the oil of your 4-stroke scooter? It is always important to level your oil with a warm engine. This is because oil expands with heat. If you are going to top up your oil with a cold engine you will be over the maximum by the time your engine is warm. Often there is a dipstick on the side of the scooter near the kickstarter. Take this off and clean and dry the dipstick. Then screw the dipstick back in and out. If it is between the minimum and maximum it is good. If it is at the minus, you can add a little oil and do it again.
How to level my oil 2 stroke scooter ?
Oil has a different value on a 2-stroke scooter than on a 4-stroke. The purpose "lubricating" the piston is the same. A 2-stroke scooter often has a separate reservoir next to the fuel cap where you have to put the oil. Here you gauge by looking in the reservoir whether you still have enough oil. You can always fill it to slightly below the edge to always have the right amount of oil in your scooter. Sometimes scooters also have a light that indicates when the oil needs to be topped up.
Scooter oil change?
Is your scooter's oil level incorrect? Then it is important that you change your oil early. Don't know how to do this yet? Here you can read all about scooter oil changes. Do you need help with checking your oil or changing it? Feel free to contact us.
