Powering a Golf Cart

Golf carts, despite their residence on the golf course, can be used for a variety of other recreational and practical activities. With gasoline prices in question for the future, an electric golf cart can serve as a practical means of transportation over short distances. The carts can also be used for activities like frisbee golf, metal detection, or just riding around enjoying nature. Golf carts are available for purchase from specialty retailers, and in most cases, don’t require a license to drive. They’re also great for minors to learn essential driving skills.

Owning an electric golf cart is easy; just remember to plug it in after it’s been used. If you own a gas powered golf cart, treat it just like an automobile; fill the gas tank, check the two cycle oil level, and remember to keep the tires pumped up!

Yamalube 2W Oil

If you’re looking for a fun summer activity, you can’t go wrong with a Wave Runner, more commonly known as Jetskis. Right now too the boating industry is struggling with fewer people having excess income, thus boating dealerships are offering some amazing deals on watercraft. Several boating retailers and even manufacturers are offering free gas cards and deep discounts on Wave Runners. These enjoyable watercraft are great for adults, teens, and kids (with supervision) and can provide hours of gratification during the warmer months. In addition, maintaining your Wave Runner is a breeze, it operates much like an automobile; just fill the gas tank, check the oil (Wave Runners use special oil like Yamalube 2W oil), and have a professional do a maintenance check every other year.

Automobile Oil Filters for Outboard Motors

Though it’s not a widely known fact, it is possible to use an automobile oil filter in your outboard engine. Marinas and outboard motor manufacturers will suggest the use specialized outboard oil filters, however these are often more expensive, and unnecessary. If your engine uses standard two cycle outboard oil, just find an automotive filter that has the same thread and diameter. Installing it is the same as you would expect from a filter, but remember to rub a small amount of oil on the bottom of the filter before installation, as this will help to lubricate it and prevent it from sticking.

It’s also best to avoid filters with Teflon built in, or a Teflon additive. Oil filters also have an expiration date, so ensure you don’t go beyond the date or you will risk having a broken filter and engine problems.

Lawn Mower Carburetor Oil Problems

Every so often, I will hear about a problem with a person having oil in their lawn mower engine carburetor. This is a sign that something is amiss; however, it may or may not be serious. The most common reason oil finds its way into the carburetor is if the lawnmower has been tipped over, whether by accident, through storage, or to sharpen the blades. If this has happened, try taking the carburetor off the engine and cleaning it extensively. Replace the carburetor, but do not start the engine. First replace the air filter, and then it’s also a good idea to replace the sparkplug. Drain the oil out of the engine, and then replace the oil with your standard 2 cycle oil or whatever your lawn mower uses.

This is the most common issue and the most common fix, however it could be an incorrect diagnosis, and should this situation happen again, consult a mechanic.

Premixing Oil for Garden Power Tools

Though several garden tools such as chainsaws and weed eaters will have oil injectors, sometimes premixed gas and oil is necessary. Newer garden tool models will often not require premixed gasoline, however older models, and sometimes due to size, weight, or cost it is better to use a gasoline/oil mixture. In general there will be a recommended ratio of gasoline to two cycle oil, and it differs depending on the machine you are using. Check online before you mix gasoline and oil to ensure there will be no permanent damage to your equipment.

Once you have discovered the recommended ratio, simply apply the ratio to the total amount of gasoline, and determine the amount of two cycle oil needed. For example, if your chainsaw has a 16:1 recommended ratio, and a one gallon tank, you will want to use a half pint of two cycle oil.

This Grease Works On Boats & Bikes

If you are a mini-bike owner you should know that you have options when buying oil. Many people may be confused when shopping for motor oil; there are so many brands and so many types out there that it’s hard to know which ones will work best. It’s good to know that two cycle outboard oil can be used on mini-bikes as well as boats.

Two stroke engine oil works on both water-cooled and air-cooled engines. Mini-bike owners will get the best results when they purchase premium two-stroke oil. Two stroke oils can be found at any auto or marine parts store.

Two-stroke vs. four-stroke engines

The biggest mechanical difference between two and four-stroke motor is in the internal processes. A two-stroke motor completes four different internal processes – intake, compression, power and exhaust – in two strokes of the piston, while the four-stroke completes those same four processes in four strokes.

Because the two-stroke is operating at a higher rate, it tends to be more powerful than a four-stroke motor. The two-stroke motor is lighter, simpler to build, and is popular in chainsaws, outboard motors, jet-skis, and many others. The two-stroke motor operates best on two-cycle oil. It is, however, extremely inefficient and is an excessive polluter due to the amount of unused fuel that escapes through the exhaust port.

The four-stroke motors have to meet emissions and fuel standards, and are the environmentally-friendly choice of the two. Four-stroke motors cost less, and are cheaper to run and maintain. They are heavier than two-stroke motors, though, which may restrict in what capacities they can be used.

Tips for oil changes

Many people regularly perform oil changes for their cars and trucks themselves. It’s cheaper than getting it done at a repair shop, and can be done at the owner’s leisure. But not as many consider this option when it comes to changing the oil in the outboard motor on their boat or snowmobile.

Some tips for changing the oil in a two-cycle engine:
• The motor should have three ports: an upper and a lower plug, and a vent on top. To drain, remove the lower plug first, then the upper.
• Refill with two cycle oil, from the bottom. Continue filling until the oil spills out of the top vent.
• Cap off the vents and plugs.

It’s also a good time to replace the seals on the vents and plugs when changing the oil, and to look for metal shavings in the old oil. Shavings are normal, but an excessive amount means the oil should be changed more often.