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Post by jstich on Jul 8, 2019 0:58:40 GMT -5
Hi all. I went to change my oil on my Tao Tao with my new funnel. It doesnt go in very deep in the filler tube so the oil just leaks around the funnel and leaks out of the engine. Ive done it slowly but it still leaks out the filler tube . Are there any funnels that can get deeper in the filler tube. ? This really pisses me off, I cant tell how much oil gets in the engine compared to what leaks out. Thanks for any ideas.
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Post by pinkscoot on Jul 8, 2019 6:46:53 GMT -5
I have a pack of funnels I picked up at Harbor Freight that had a pretty big selection of sizes.
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Post by jstich on Jul 8, 2019 9:39:06 GMT -5
I have a HF so I"ll check them out. I thought they would only have the bigger standard funnels.
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Post by tortoise2 on Jul 8, 2019 10:37:26 GMT -5
Are there any funnels that can get deeper in the filler tube. Modification example . . .   |
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Post by GrumpyUnk on Jul 9, 2019 10:12:30 GMT -5
Some generators come with a fillable container with a flexible pour spout that works pretty well. The container has graduations indicating how much liquid is contained, so you can readily use gallon or 5 quart containers and dispense the proper amount.
If you pour too fast, the oil will leak out onto the ground, no matter what you use. The vent tube up at the cam cover apparently cannot flow enough air to allow the oil to flow freely into the sump.
tom
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Post by oakleyscoot on Jul 9, 2019 17:59:46 GMT -5
It doesn't go in very deep in the filler tube so the oil just leaks around the funnel and leaks out of the engine. Ive done it slowly but it still leaks out the filler tube . .... Probable reason this happens is because your funnel is taking up the whole diameter of your fill tube and air cannot get out, no air out, no oil in.Lift it a bit so air can escape from the fill tube as oil is going in. You cannot make a quick fill job. As the diameter of your funnel gets bigger the more oil can pass through and air cannot get out fast enough. With a large dia funnel you fill the fill tube too quickly with oil you are back to the same condition, air cannot escape and oil goes everywhere but in. Slow down. |
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Post by scooterpimp on Jul 11, 2019 8:36:31 GMT -5
Any auto parts store has little / flex funnels
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Post by jstich on Jul 11, 2019 14:57:46 GMT -5
Ya Oakly all the funnels Ive had are big enough to partially get in the filler tube,thats where it leaks when I try to give it air.I was trying 40 wt oil compared to my regular 10w30 but I was patient. I guess that means my rings are in good sealing shape.
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Post by jstich on Jul 11, 2019 20:52:00 GMT -5
Tortoise that would work if the skinniest part of the funnel will fit. They ones Ive had only go partially in the filler tube. Your example makes it harder to get in the filler tube. I'll get if figured.
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Post by FrankenMech on Jul 13, 2019 2:16:25 GMT -5
Open the valve cover vent.
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Post by jstich on Jul 14, 2019 13:30:18 GMT -5
That may just solve my problem Franken.Thanks.
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Post by tortoise2 on Jul 14, 2019 14:09:34 GMT -5
Open the valve cover vent. Shades of Yogi Berra? |
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Post by GrumpyUnk on Jul 15, 2019 11:03:12 GMT -5
Yeah, it's so crowded nobody goes there any more.
The vent should already be open, but the diameter and stuff in between may make the airflow a little slow?
Removing the vent tube at least while pouring might make a difference.
tom
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Post by FrankenMech on Jul 15, 2019 22:47:45 GMT -5
Some people run filters on the vent which can make filling the oil difficult. Sometimes the vent tube gets kinked.
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