OIL in fuel tank

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Jul 28, 2002 | 01:41 PM

HAZ

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yesterday my son put abought 1/4 cup oil in the gas tank of my 400 scrambler, will it mess up any thing on the bike.Should i drain the tank?

Jul 28, 2002 | 01:53 PM

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is it 2 stroke oil? 1/4,no problem,but if the gas tank was enough full,the engine will like it,especially if it is not breaked-in yet...

Jul 28, 2002 | 01:56 PM

HAZ

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Yes it was 2stroke oil and the tank was full with gas.

Jul 28, 2002 | 02:14 PM

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the worst thing that could happen is you foul a plug. just don't putt putt around on it and all should be fine.

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