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first time maintenance by: offroader - Apr 15, 2011 11:54:10 GMT -6

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Post by offroader on Apr 15, 2011 11:54:10 GMT -6

Thanks again guys

One more question. My manual says to use 15w-40 oil, which I could not find anywhere. Autozone, Pepboys, Honda Sports and Yamaha do not carry that weight. Autozone did have it for diesel engines. I know synthetics shouldn't be used while breaking in an engine.

My last stop was the Yamaha shop. The guy there said I wouldn't find that weight. He handed me a qt. of Yamalube Performance all purpose 10w-40, which I purchased after he assured it was ok to use.
www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/apparel/apscitemdetail/3/121/all/1/7456/detail.aspx

What do you think? Should I use it, or take it back and buy a common brand with 10w-40 weight? I mean, Yamalube isn't going to "over protect" my engine like synthetics do, which is not good for the break-in period?

Last Edit: Apr 15, 2011 11:58:50 GMT -6 by offroader

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first time maintenance by: offroader - Apr 12, 2011 16:34:34 GMT -6

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Post by offroader on Apr 12, 2011 16:34:34 GMT -6

Hello EARTHMAN

I was in the process of editing post#4 when you replied. Can I have your opinion of it? Maybe it should read half way up the thin part not screwed in and half way up the entire dipstick (at the dot) with it screwed in.

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thanks for the info Bashan. I forgot to mention that my manual says to not screw it in but does not say where it should read.

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first time maintenance by: offroader - Apr 12, 2011 16:05:02 GMT -6

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Post by offroader on Apr 12, 2011 16:05:02 GMT -6

Awesome guys, thanks for the quick replies!
I'll change out all the fluids with better brands and make sure they're at the right levels. o_0
I knew that gas/oil mixture was bs.

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Where should the level be on the oil dipstick? This guy (See the link below) says over the thin part on the dot which is about half way on the entire dipstick
www.49ccscoot.com/oilchange.html

Others say half way on the thin part of the dipstick. Mine came with it on the dot like in the tutorial.

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first time maintenance by: offroader - Apr 12, 2011 14:07:23 GMT -6

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Post by offroader on Apr 12, 2011 14:07:23 GMT -6

Hello
I finally put 80 miles on my new 2011 TaoTao ATM50-A and have some questions regarding first time maintenance. The cute little Chinese manual that came with it doesn't help. Specs: www.taotao.us/index.cfm/scooters/atm50-a11/

After I clean the stock foam air filter with soap and water, I need to re-oil it right? Can I use K&N air filter oil? If not, what type? I've read that engine oil mixed 50/50 with gas is used.

I checked my engine oil (with dipstick not screwed in/resting on threads) and found the level is above the high mark on the dipstick. When the engine is cold, where should it be at? I was told, a little above the middle mark. Also, what oil brand and weight is best for my engine?

When I adjust my idle, I put the scooter on it's main stand and stop adjusting just before the back wheel begins to spin?

Is there anything else I should do, like adjust the valves? I would greatly appreciate any help.

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