kevino
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Post by kevino on Sept 19, 2020 7:02:46 GMT -5
I found the taotao manual. It says: It is important to note that the oil that comes in the scooter is for shipping, and should be changed when you get the scooter. As mentioned previously, a Good, high quality nonsynthetic oil (10W-30
Is this true? I ran it for a hard 6 hours yesterday.
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Post by geoffh on Sept 19, 2020 8:43:04 GMT -5
Yep it,s true,change the oil now,any branded product will be OK.
Geoff
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Post by claydoh on Sept 19, 2020 9:24:44 GMT -5
If you bought the scooter and ot was shipped to you, you definitely need to change the oil. If you bought it from a dealer, they have likely already done this for you.
If you do have to change the oil, make sure not to overfill it. This is easy to do, so it may be a good idea to measure it out.
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Post by 90GTVert on Sept 20, 2020 7:23:21 GMT -5
Here's a video about fluid changes that may be of use : www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRVO6uRPJ2wIt's shown in the vid, but I use 15W40 engine oil in mine. I'd change the gear oil too.
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Post by GrumpyUnk on Sept 20, 2020 10:31:44 GMT -5
Never had a new one, so don't know. If the manual says it is 'shipping oil' meant to be a rust preventive measure, then change it. You likely did not do any permanent damage as it takes time for any oil, even the lowest quality, to break down and lose lubricating capacity. If you were following the 'break in procedure' by running at less than full throttle and limiting your speeds, you should likely be fine. I would suggest using a 15W40 oil. I use and recommend diesel rated oil. If you change regularly at short intervals, you should be fine with SuperTech from WallyWorld, if you want to run out to longer intervals, or think your use is 'heavy duty', running at top speed for longer runs, then go for Rotells or Delvac. You can go for synthetic diesel rated if desired. I just change at shorter intervals. I would get the engine hot in your case, and drain from the plug. I would also remove the 'screen' plug on the opposite side to examine for bits of metal, and to drain the maximum amount of oil. Clean everything before putting back together. I use a measuring cup(quart?) from Wally, marked in ml/oz, and measure from a 4-5 quart container. Some say 750ml others 600ml, and your book may have a different amount specified. Pour slowly as it won't want to flow quickly, take your time. When you think you are done, or close, insert the dipstick and remove it without threading into the sump. Look for the hash marks. Oil should be on the marks, and close to the top. If not, add some more. Be sure to tighten the dipstick when you are done as it may vibrate out and rustproof your muffler and exhaust pipe when ridden. tom
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kevino
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Post by kevino on Sept 21, 2020 8:38:38 GMT -5
Thanks for the replies. I can't get ahold of the dealer. But he have me a message to bring it in for an oil change at 500 miles.
kevino
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Post by claydoh on Sept 21, 2020 9:09:03 GMT -5
Thanks for the replies. I can't get ahold of the dealer. But he have me a message to bring it in for an oil change at 500 miles. kevino
Yeah, that is pretty standard, to change the oil after a short break-in period. My dealer recommended 300 miles for the first one. I would assume that the dealer would have put regular oil in it when they prepped and assembled the scooter before the sale.
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