How to Change the Oil in a Scooter Tank
Scooters have become an increasingly popular form of transportation in many cities. They are cheap, fuel efficient and easy to park, making them the ride of choice for urban dwellers. Tank is one of the most popular scooter brands. Made in China, the Tank is easy to maintain and has a reputation for being reliable. One of the most important things you need to know is how to change the oil in a scooter, Tank scooters come with oil in them but you should change it immediately as the quality of the oil is very poor.
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Things You'll Need
- Oil drain pan
- Socket set
- Spray carburetor cleaner
- Funnel
- Replacement oil
Instructions
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Place a oil drain pan under the engine of your scooter. Remove the oil drain plug. The plug will be the only hex type bolt sticking out of the center of the bottom of the engine. Use a socket wrench to remove it and as the oil comes out, catch the oil spring and oil screen that will come out of the drain hole as well. You will need these parts.
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Clean the oil spring and oil screen. These pieces are the oil filter for your scooter. The scooter oil screen should be cleaned every time you change your oil. Spray both the scooter oil screen and spring with carburetor cleaner until the metal is clean and silver in color.
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Insert the spring and oil screen back into the oil drain hole (screen first and spring second) and replace the oil drain plug and tighten it.
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Open the access panel to your engine. Depending on the model, the engine may be accessed by removing the seat, removing the panel in the floor rest or removing the left-side rear boy panel. Check your manual to determine how to access the engine.
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Remove the oil fill cap from the oil reservoir. This will be on the side of the engine and marked clearly with a white graphic of an oil can or a white graphic of what will look like a stylized drop of water. Insert a funnel into the reservoir and pour in the oil to the amount specified in your manual for your engine size. Replace the cap.
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Tips & Warnings
Consider investing in an oil change pan that has a screen covering the pan. This will save you time and mess, because it will catch the spring and screen, and you will not have to fish through the old oil to find them.
Check your oil frequently. A scooter engine that runs out of oil will seize quickly and destroy your engine.
