How to check the oil of a 2-stroke motorcycle

Oil is one of the essential elements for proper operation and maintenance of the engine. Therefore, adequate attention and change when necessary are essential. That is why in .com we explain in detail how to check the oil of a 2-stroke motorcycle.

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As always, we must bear in mind that the specifications of the manufacturer take precedence over the general specifications for this type of motorcycles. It does not hurt to take a look at the manual before we start to check the oil level.

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We must also bear in mind that we have to confirm that our motorcycle has a single oil for everything, which is what happens in most cases of 2-stroke motorcycles.

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As we say, in 2-stroke bikes the oil usually has to lubricate all the components: from the bearings to the gearbox and the clutch, after having passed through the rest of the areas. The result is that it gets dirty quickly, which makes revisions very important.

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Once these questions are clarified, we can choose the classic rod to check the oil level. In this case, it is recommended that we put on gloves to avoid stains that are difficult to remove.

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The other option is the porthole that is in the lower part of the cater. This alternative, in addition to checking the level, will allow us to observe the color to see if the oil is very dirty or if it has been mixed with water.

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Whether you opt for one way or another of checking, the ideal is that the bike is on a flat surface and that you heat the engine by turning it on, for about two minutes, just to make the oil more viscous.

• Do not forget that oil is an essential part of the operation of the motorcycle and that an erroneous maintenance can end up with the best of the engines.