Your vehicle’s maintenance is paramount and should not be overlooked. Changing your oil regularly will extend the life of your vehicle and allow it to perform at its peak level.
We created this step by step guide of how to change your vehicle’s oil, pay close attention and please share this content with others in need!
10W40 Non-synthetic ATV oil (Click here for oil)
Oil drip pan (Click here for oil drip pan)
Ratchet with 15 or 17mm Socket
Oil funnel
If you own a 110cc or 125cc Coolster / Tao-Tao / BMS / Apollo etc… ATV or Dirt Bike this tutorial will apply to you. Always refer to your vehicles owners manual when performing any maintenance.
STEP 1: We strongly suggest placing your ATV or Dirt Bike on a lift or jack-stand to allow the maximum amount of oil to drain from the vehicle and also to provide you ample space to work. Always lock the vehicles front brakes to avoid having vehicle rolling around while you perform maintenance.
STEP 2: Locate your vehicle’s oil drain plug located directly under the right side of your engine.
Note: There are two bolts under the engine that look similar. Only touch the larger one on the right side facing vertically. Do not unscrew the smaller bolt.
STEP 3: Place your oil drip pan directly underneath the oil drain plug. Using your 15 or 17mm wrench, remove the oil drain plug screw to allow the oil to drain into the oil pan. Allow the vehicle 20-30 minutes to fully drain of all oil. If the oil smells burnt or has metal shavings/particulates present this may be indicative of internal engine issues, and should be brought in for service immediately.
Note: Do not lose the silver washer that is attached to the drain plug or else the vehicle will leak oil. Make sure you reinstall the washer along with the oil drain plug bolt.
STEP 4: Once all oil has been drained, re-install the oil drain plug along with the drain plug washer.
STEP 5: Locate the oil dipstick (sometimes silver or yellow cap) on the right side of the engine. Unscrew the dipstick using pliers or fingers.
STEP 6: Insert oil funnel into the dipstick cavity and add the appropriate measure of 10W40 Non-synthetic ATV oil.
Note: For 110cc models add approximately 1/2 quart (500ml) oil and top off using dipstick as a guide when vehicle is flat. For 125cc models add approximately 3/4 quart (700ml) oil and top off using dipstick as guide when vehicle is flat.
STEP 7: To check oil level, screw dipstick fully in and then pull back out to verify oil level is at its required mark. Add oil as necessary to meet the top line circle of dipstick.
Your oil change is now complete, congratulations! Periodically check you oil dipstick to see if you oil is getting dirty.
If you oil look dirty, it’s most likely time for an oil change!
Approximately 8 hours of riding will require an oil change.
We hope this helped, please check out our other informative guides on how to properly maintain your vehicle.
Helpful tips
by Ayden Rudd
For most riding conditions, the recommended 10W-40 oil will be more than adequate to lubricate the ATV’s engine. As temperatures drop below 30º Fahrenheit, a thinner — less viscous — 5W-40 oil should be used to help the engine operate properly until it is warmed up to operating temperature.
250 Enduros 15W-40 46Fl oz Pour oil in through the dip stick plug hole. 8. Tap your dip stick in check the level of the oil on the dip stick to verify you have the necessary amount of oil in the engine.
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Can you use regular engine oil in an ATV?
Your ATV or UTV requires motor oil just like any other motorized vehicle, but any oil just doesn’t cut it. These machines run at higher RPM, work harder and run harder than your truck does, so specialized oils are definitely called for.
What kind of oil goes in a ATV?
Traditional automotive motor oils are usually 10W-30 or 5W-20 viscosity; however, Polaris for instance, uses a 5W-50 viscosity for their off-road engines.
Valvoline 4-Stroke ATV/UTV SAE 10W-40 Motor Oil 1 QT.
2 Quarts of Honda GN4 10W-40 4-Stroke Motorcylce Oil.
What kind of oil does a Honda 250ex take?
KIT INCLUDES: 2 QTS GN4 Honda 10w-40 Oil.
Can you put 5W30 in an ATV?
You can run a 5W30 motor oil, as long as it’s synthetic.
Perform a break-in oil and filter change at 25 engine hours or one month of use — whichever comes first.
Following break-in, change your oil and filter every 100 hours, six months or 1,000 miles — whichever comes first. Always change the filter whenever changing the oil.
Do you need to change oil on a China ATV?
A huge problem is the fact that many China ATVs come from the factory with a “shipping oil”. This cheap, low grade oil can cause severe, permenant damage. In my experience, I prefer to assemble an ATV, check to be sure it starts, and then turn it off and change the oil. I do not move it until I change it.
What kind of engine does a China ATV have?
There are going to be some differences in brands of China ATVs. However, we are discussing the more common youth styles. These quads are generally 4 stroke engines. They are air cooled and have a single cylinder. For the most part, the General Maintenance Tips here will apply.
Valvoline ™ 4-Stroke ATV/UTV Motor Oil contains a proprietary blend of premium base oils and advanced additive technology to help you get the most from your ATV or UTV.
The wet clutch system, high torque and loads, and the extreme operating environments of ATVs require an oil with special properties for proper performance and protection.
There are usually no oil filters on China ATVs. If there is one, it will be a non-disposable one located in the pan to replace after draining.Replace the drain plug after draining. Refill at the dipstick to the proper level. Most small China ATVs require a half quart or so.
All ATVs have their own "term" of life. This applies even to expensive branded devices that cost tens of thousands of dollars.
There is nothing to be done about the fact that key components of equipment gradually wear out and fail. But you can increase the life of the components by using quality oil. Even if you decide to buy an inexpensive ATV, you need to find the right lubricants for it. Therefore, let's figure out which oil is better to choose for an ATV.
It should be noted right away that a special oil is used for each of the units of the apparatus. The lubricant composition is poured into:
It is not recommended to save on oil, as it not only reduces friction, but also removes excess heat. Due to this, the mechanisms work correctly, do not overheat and “live” an order of magnitude longer.
Refer to your ATV documentation for information on lubricant formulations.
Each device has its own requirements, so be sure to study them.
Although it is worth following the manufacturer's recommendations, this does not mean that you need to buy the first suitable composition. All oils consist of a base and special additives. And it is on the basis that their operational features depend. There are 3 types of oil:
It is up to the rider to decide which oil to put in the ATV. However, experienced motorists are advised not to save on lubricants, since repairing an engine or gearbox will cost many times more.
There are several oil characteristics that a rider should pay attention to. The first step is to determine the viscosity of the liquid. To do this, look at the label. If it has the letter W (winter), then the liquid is designed for low temperatures. The following numbers show what weather conditions the composition is intended for (0 - mild winter, 25 - severe frost).
The situation is similar with summer liquids. There are 5 classes of compositions (by viscosity) from 20 to 60. There are also universal oils that are used both in winter and in summer.
You can recognize them by special markings, for example: "20W40"
You also need to pay attention to:
The API system is used to classify oil by quality. The marking looks like this: S (common name) + A, B, C, D, etc. The lowest quality is marked with the letters "SA", and the highest quality is marked with "SL".
When deciding which oil to fill in an ATV engine, you need to take into account the characteristics of the vehicle itself. Because the ATV is subjected to considerable stress, the engine becomes very hot. This means that the oil must be resistant to high temperatures and conduct heat well.
Plays the role and basis of the composition.
Ideally, you should use only synthetic or semi-synthetic fluid. You need to pay attention to the labeling: the country of origin, season, quality standard.
Important: For gearboxes and gearboxes, you need to use special compounds that differ from engine oil in a set of additives.
The first thing a rider needs to figure out is how often to change the oil in an ATV. Each manufacturer has its own recommendations, but experienced motorists advise filling in new fluid every 160 hours. In this case, the first replacement is performed during the break-in, after the device has worked for 20 hours.
To change the oil you need:
You also need to know how to check the oil level after adding new fluid. To do this, warm up the engine, wait 10 minutes, unscrew the oil tank cap, remove and wipe the dipstick. After that, the rod is lowered into the crankcase and removed after 3-5 seconds. The oil level on the dipstick determines the fluid level.
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If you decide to buy an ATV, then know that for the stable and proper operation of all its mechanisms, it is necessary to change the oil regularly. This applies not only to budget Chinese motorbikes, but also to expensive models from Japanese and European manufacturers.
ATV parts will last much longer if you use quality lubricants.
Oil is poured into the following elements of the motorbike:
Lubricants are strongly discouraged because they not only reduce friction between vehicle parts, but also serve to remove heat, which helps prevent overheating.
Refer to the manufacturer's documentation for the best oil for your ATV model. Each bike has its own requirements for lubricants, and therefore it is recommended to study them carefully.
Let's take a look at the three main types of ATV oils:
As for the minuses, it is worth noting that such a lubricant requires frequent replacement; Each rider has the right to choose which oil is better to fill in ATVs 200 cubic meters and their other analogues. But still, it is not recommended to save on the composition, since the premature replacement of the vehicle engine will cost much more.
Engine oils for ATVs 110, 125 cubic meters Castrol have proven themselves well among both ordinary motorists and professional riders. This lubricant is designed specifically for modern 4-stroke motorbike engines. The presence of special additives in the composition of the oil reliably protects the engine from wear even under the most extreme operating conditions.
It is recommended to use only high temperature oils with increased density in the ATV CVT. Such a lubricant should leave a dense oil film on the surface and in no case be splashed.
It is worth pouring gear oil with a viscosity of 75W9 into the gearbox and gearbox of the ATV0. This type of lubricant is suitable for most motorcycle models, and therefore many manufacturers recommend it. For more information, please refer to the official vehicle owner's manual.
Please note that if your ATV model is equipped with a manual transmission, then engine oil should be poured into it. Gear oil, in turn, is suitable for automatic and semi-automatic boxes.
Changing the oil on a 110cc or 125cc kids ATV is a very simple task that you can do yourself if you wish. This procedure is performed as follows:
