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stuartadair
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PostPosted: 18:30 - 28 Apr 2012    Post subject: 2 stroke stupid question Reply with quote
Hi
I've just picked up the first 2 stroke scooter I've owned.
I know all about adding oil to the fuel (The bike I have has a separate oil tank), however do I need to add any oil to the sump ?
Cant seem to find a sump filler point so I'm inclined to assume that there is no sump oil but thought I'd check with you lot.
Stu
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m1tch
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PostPosted: 18:50 - 28 Apr 2012    Post subject: Re: 2 stroke stupid question Reply with quote
stuartadair wrote:
Hi
I've just picked up the first 2 stroke scooter I've owned.
I know all about adding oil to the fuel (The bike I have has a separate oil tank), however do I need to add any oil to the sump ?
Cant seem to find a sump filler point so I'm inclined to assume that there is no sump oil but thought I'd check with you lot.
Stu


Hi there,

there isn't a sump on a 2 stroke, all the oiling is done via the fuel, its usually premixed at 50:1 but check with the relevent engine you have, the fuel, air and oil go into the crank case (which is how the bearings get oiled) and then transfered to the top of the piston once the ports open.

Hope this helps
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at106
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PostPosted: 19:14 - 28 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Your scooter is auto lube so there is no need to mix fuel with oil (but i think you already know that!)

No oil needs to be put in the engine (sump) because it is an automatic. However all geared two strokes also need gearbox oil (obviously for the gearbox!) Your scooter will have a transmission box behind the belt cover this has oil in it but it normally never needs changing.
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temeluchus
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PostPosted: 19:14 - 28 Apr 2012    Post subject: Re: 2 stroke stupid question Reply with quote
stuartadair wrote:
Hi
I've just picked up the first 2 stroke scooter I've owned.
I know all about adding oil to the fuel (The bike I have has a separate oil tank), however do I need to add any oil to the sump ?
Cant seem to find a sump filler point so I'm inclined to assume that there is no sump oil but thought I'd check with you lot.
Stu


The gearbox has its own supply of oil and will need changing periodically.

The engine uses the oil from the oil tank, which the autolube pump will mix at the correct ratio for you. Don't add oil to the fuel in the tank.
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stuartadair
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PostPosted: 20:06 - 28 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Many thanks for the replies
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skatefreak
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PostPosted: 09:32 - 30 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hey,
Yep, as said before, the oil tank indicates that the bike will add the oil itself to the fuel but if you were told by the guy you bought it from that it needs oil in the fuel there may be a problem with the oil pump...
Unless told other wise I wouldn't worry but if the pump isn't working then then engine wont last long atall...

Just thought i would mention it as no one else had.

Hope all goes well though.

Best regards

-Jvr
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