Items that need regular maintenance on scooters

(Baonghean.vn) - Scooters have more advantages than regular manual transmission motorbikes, but also have a more complex structure, so they need more careful care.

1. Change engine oil: about 1,000 - 1,500 km/time

Engine oil is as important to the engine as blood is to the human body. Scooter oil must meet JASO MB (low friction) standards and be changed periodically every 1,500 - 2,000 km.

In harsh operating conditions such as heavy loads, steep mountain passes, hot weather, dust, oil should be changed early about 500 km. In addition, engine oil should be changed immediately after the vehicle is flooded.

2. Change brake fluid and brake pads: about 15,000 - 20,000 km/time.

Brake pads are the part that converts kinetic energy into heat energy, helping the vehicle to slow down, and will wear out over time. Too worn brake pads can also cause the brake disc to warp, making the braking system ineffective even after replacing new pads. If the warping is too severe, the brake disc will have to be replaced, which is much more expensive than the cost of replacing the brake pads.

Brake fluid during braking will also increase in temperature, evaporate through the gaps due to the expansion of the pipe system. Brake fluid is also contaminated, becomes dirty, and sludge over time, leading to brake failure or uneven braking.

You should check and replace brake system parts whenever you feel the brakes are not working effectively or the brakes are not smooth or make strange noises.

3. Axle oil: about 6,000 - 8,000 km/time

Scooters use a belt to drive the engine to the rear axle; through the gear system (axle) the rear wheel pushes the vehicle to move. Axle oil, like engine oil, wears out and gets dirty over time, causing the axle to dry out, loosen, and reduce the efficiency of the transmission system. More seriously, it can lead to a broken axle and loss of transmission.

Differential oil is less corrosive than engine oil; users should also note to change differential oil after 3-5 times of engine oil change to ensure the operating condition of this part. After the vehicle is flooded, differential oil should be changed immediately.

4. Coolant: about 10,000 km/time

Most current scooter models use liquid to cool the engine. Although this liquid is circulated in a cooling system, there can still be loss due to evaporation through rubber pipes or gaps.

In addition to monitoring the temperature gauge (on most scooters), users can observe directly on the tank to detect when to change the coolant. Under normal operating conditions, coolant should be added every 10,000 km.

5. Spark plug: about 10,000 km/time

Spark plugs are the ignition part that helps 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 cause spark plugs to work ineffectively such as fuel soot, wetness, unburned fuel, etc. In fact, spark plugs are quite durable parts, can operate for tens of thousands of kilometers before "dying". But you should check and replace them periodically to keep your vehicle running most stably.

6. Air filter: about 10,000 km/time

The air filter is responsible for filtering the air, bringing clean air into the fuel mixture before combustion. A dirty air filter will cause the fuel mixture to be "hungry" for air, the vehicle will run weakly, and will not burn all the fuel.

Air filters for scooters are usually oil-soaked paper, so manufacturers often recommend not cleaning them but replacing them. Cleaning can reduce the filter's ability to filter out dirt.

Air filters should be checked and replaced every 8,000 - 10,000 km. In addition, regular checks and early filter replacement are recommended if the vehicle is driven frequently in areas with polluted air.

7. Belt: about 10,000 km/time

This is the main transmission part of the vehicle, often subjected to great tension and in high temperature, dusty environments. The belt will wear out over time, leading to engine noise, sluggishness, and overheating. If the belt is too worn, it will break and lose transmission.

The belt should be checked regularly and replaced immediately if it shows signs of cracking.

Transmission system and clutch maintenance

As an important part of a scooter, the smooth running, vibration, jerking, acceleration or sluggishness are largely determined by the clutch. Users should have a schedule for maintaining and cleaning the clutch.

We recommend that you clean the pot once every 2000km and check the pot assembly.

How to handle a flooded car

If your car is flooded, turn off the engine immediately and do not try to drive it. If you try to drive it, water can easily get into the engine. When water gets into the engine, you will have to open the engine to repair it, which will be very expensive and affect the value of the car.

When the car is flooded, you should change the engine oil and differential oil immediately, then check the clutch and clutch lining, and finally check the air filter to see if it is waterlogged and if the air filter is torn.

Ngoc Anh

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