7 items that need regular maintenance on scooters
(Baonghean.vn) - Scooters have more advantages than regular motorbikes, but also have a more complex structure, so they need to be carefully maintained... Below are the items that need to be periodically maintained to help keep scooters in the best operating condition.
1. Change engine oil: about 1,000 - 1,500 km/time
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| The amount of engine oil will wear out over time or become contaminated, reducing its lubricating ability. Therefore, the oil should be changed according to the standards recommended by the car manufacturer (usually about 1,000 - 1,500 km/time)... In hot, dusty operating conditions, on steep slopes or under heavy loads, it should be changed sooner. In addition, the engine oil should be changed immediately after the car is flooded. |
2. Gear oil: about 6,000 - 8,000 km/time
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| Axle oil, like engine oil, wears out and gets dirty over time, causing the axle to dry out, loosen, and howl, reducing the efficiency of the transmission system. More seriously, it can lead to a broken axle and loss of transmission. Axle oil wears out less than engine oil because it is in a relatively closed area. However, users should also note to change the axle oil after 3-5 times of changing the engine oil to ensure the operating conditions of this part. After the vehicle is flooded, the axle oil should also be changed immediately. |
3. Change brake fluid and brake pads: every 15,000 - 20,000 km
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| Brake pads are the part that converts kinetic energy into heat energy, helping the vehicle to slow down, and will wear out over time. Overly worn brake pads can also cause the brake disc to warp, making the braking system ineffective even after replacing new pads... Brake fluid will also increase in temperature during braking, evaporating through gaps due to the expansion of the pipe system. Brake fluid is also contaminated with impurities, with residue leading to brake failure or uneven braking. |
4. Air filter: about 10,000 km/time
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| The air filter has the function of filtering the air, bringing clean air into the fuel mixture before combustion. If the air filter is too dirty, the fuel mixture will be "hungry" for air, the vehicle will run weakly, and will not burn all the fuel... Depending on the type of air filter, the user can clean or replace it. Most scooters use oil-impregnated air filters, so they can only be replaced, not cleaned. In dusty road conditions, the air filter should be checked before the 10,000 km mark. |
5. Coolant: about 10,000 km/time
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| This is also an important fluid for the vehicle. Losing too much coolant causes the vehicle to overheat quickly, run sluggishly and, worst of all, can cause the engine block to crack. According to the manufacturer's recommendations,nCoolant should be changed about every 10,000 km... Coolant should also be checked periodically, especially after long trips, steep passes or heavy loads. |
6. Belt: about 10,000 km/time
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| The belt is the main transmission part of the vehicle, often subjected to great tension and in high temperature and dusty environments. The belt will gradually wear out over time, leading to the engine screaming, the vehicle being sluggish, and the engine overheating. If the belt is too worn, it will lead to the belt breaking and loss of transmission. Manufacturers recommend replacing it; check it regularly and replace it immediately when the belt shows signs of cracking. |
7. Spark plug: about 10,000 - 12,000 km/time
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| Spark plugs are the ignition part, helping to burn fuel, generating power for the vehicle. The spark plug terminals will wear out over time, causing uneven ignition, wasting fuel, and the engine "losing power". In addition, there are many other factors that make spark plugs ineffective such as fuel soot, wetness, unburned fuel... In fact, spark plugs are quite durable parts, can operate for tens of thousands of kilometers before "dying" completely. But you should check and replace them periodically, so that the vehicle operates most stably. |
