How to service your TaoTao 50cc Scooter Moped(Oil Change)

in #scooter7 years ago

Hello Steemit community!
First of all you need to know that this Scooter made in China, its one of the cheapest.
It has 4 Stroke and uses 10w-40 full synthetic motor oil ( any brand will work)
Its 49cc so you actually allowed to drive it in the USA without driving license( but you need it to buy it, weird combo)

So this is how it looks like 20132675_1542685899116664_960291046_o.jpg

It might even says in on the side
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On this picture you can see where the dip stick located
It shows how much oil is inside and how much you actually need
1st oil change needs to be made at around 300miles point and then every 1000 miles
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All tools you need to fix scooter located inside the seat
And you will need the biggest Wrench to open the oil container
its located under the scooter and looks like this
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Before you open it make sure oil is not very hot( not to damage your hands)
You should collect old oil in oilpan, drain it until its completely empty, than close it back with the same wrench
and poor new oil through the dipstick entrance

Let me know if it was helpful or if I made any mistakes please correct me below
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that method will work, but that is actually the "oil filter," the drain plug is a 17mm bolt on the other side of the bottom of the engine I believe, facing down.

The oil filter only needs to be cleaned occasionally, you should also always install a magnetic drain plug to collect any metal shavings in the oil. It's cheap insurance to keep that junk out of your engine! We used to sell this one in the shop I worked at:
https://www.amazon.com/Prima-Magnetic-Drain-Genuine-QMB139/dp/B005K64TA6