Oil

White smoke from the tailpipe looks serious, but usually, it’s a simple problem, easily fixed. Top 4 reasons for white smoke from an air-cooled ATV include: Too much oil Wrong …

Your dirt bike is pretty tough, but it won’t run for very long without engine oil. A dirt bike will start without engine oil, however doing so risks severe engine …

I love the rapid and never-ending acceleration of a two-stroke, but because of that, they’re prone to overheating. The top 3 reasons a two-stroke engine overheats includes: Incorrect oil mix …

Coolant in your ATV oil will grenade the motor. This is the kind of problem that needs immediate attention. But don’t panic, you’re in the right place, and very shortly, …

Kicking, kicking, and nothing, you’ve checked the gas – it’s on and fresh, the plug wire is on, and the air filter is clear. Top 5 reasons a dirt bike …

Dirt bikes live hard and die young, but let’s not assume the worst just yet. Top 3 reasons a dirt bike kick start won’t move include: Seized engine Hydro-locked engine …

Oil leaking from an ATV manifold isn’t a good sign, and you already know that. But the fault could be something simple. Top 3 reasons oil leaks from an ATV …

Finding black drips under your ATV can be worrying. The best you can hope for is a leaking drain plug, so I guess maybe we’re getting lucky here. So why …

Smelling raw gas from your ATV can be alarming, especially if you park it in the garage hot. A smell of gas from ATV oil is commonly caused by: Leaking …

A smoking engine generally isn’t a good sign but let’s not meet trouble halfway. Hard or worn valve stem oil seals will cause an ATV to smoke when first started. …