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Post by marklynch on Jul 21, 2012 17:55:06 GMT -5
I just bought a scooter from SaferWholesale.com aka saferwholesale and I just got it delivered. The scooter came pretty quick and I was happy with the delivery however I have a few questions on how long I should wait before I change the oil.
I have never bought a scooter online, so I don't know all that much and just want a little information.
Also, I live in the downtown area of Chicago and wondering if there are any scooter clubs???
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Post by OverReved on Jul 21, 2012 17:58:11 GMT -5
Change the engine oil and the gear oil now. Generally these scooters are shipped with what is called shipping oil and it is not up to the demands of being used as running oil. Ideally this is done when the initial PDI is performed but it is a common practice to forgo the PDI and the needed oil changes are never performed.
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Post by marklynch on Jul 21, 2012 17:59:39 GMT -5
Ok, what is the best type of oil to use? I heard that its not the best to use synthetic oil in these scooters?? Is that true? I bought a 150cc Vip scooter.
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Post by katastroff on Jul 21, 2012 18:01:51 GMT -5
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Post by marklynch on Jul 21, 2012 18:17:49 GMT -5
Thanks for the info, I will check it out!
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Post by OverReved on Jul 21, 2012 18:26:35 GMT -5
Ok, what is the best type of oil to use? I heard that its not the best to use synthetic oil in these scooters?? Is that true? I bought a 150cc Vip scooter. The best type is the kind you will change religiously. For the first 500-1500 miles most people recommend using a conventional 10w30 or 10w40 motor oil. After that you can use synthetic ( I use full synthetic Mobil one 5w-40 ) But a good many people will swear you shouldn't use synthetic in a scooter. they can do that if they wish I'll enjoy the superior protection of my synthetic oil. The rear gears need 90 weight gear oil synthetic and conventional are available. You can buy this from a local auto store in small containers with a spout on the end. |
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Post by katastroff on Jul 21, 2012 19:14:07 GMT -5
Dino oil is mostly use for the break in period, where it provides enough lubbing for your engine to run properly, while letting your moving parts set in.
Once you move out of your break in, go with the synth stuff.
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Post by OverReved on Jul 21, 2012 20:13:42 GMT -5
The reason engines need a "break-in" is because they are manufactured with poor tolerances. The break-in period and inferior oil allows the parts to rub and wear each other down to a more ideal match. I don't condone this sort of practice with the available tools and a little patience any manufacturer can do it right the first time and remain cost competitive.
I use to hone blocks after school for an engine builder and I was able to get a bore true enough that there was no need for a run-in period for seating rings, the block was ready to go when it left my hands.
The whole idea of wearing engine parts out to get the engine ready to use fully seems just so wrong. <3 Synthetic.
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