Hey Guys,

I am hoping someone might be able to help me out. I just changed the oil in my 04 AC 400 and noticed that used oil smelled like gas. Has anyone had this issue? If so what was the problem or is it?

Thanks

 

Have you put the Quad on it's side or ever rolled it over?
...........Caper...........

 

have you huiled it without turning off the gas

 

You can get fuel in the oil if some crap gets into the carb and stick the float so that fuel keeps flowing when the engine is off. it runs through the carb and if the intake valve is open it runs into the cylinder, around the rings and into the oil.

Fuel can also get into the oil the same way if you haul it a trailer and do not shut of the fuel.

If you had a bunch of fuel in the oil then you may want to change to oil again very soon to get all the fuel out.

Also, if the oil just smelled like gas but was not diluted, or really thin, then there is nothing to worry about. Other than making sure the carb is clean and that you use the fuel shutoff valve if you are parking it for long periods of time. I use it when I park it over night, trailer it, or store if for a few days or more.

SJ

 

thanks for the feed back tomorrow I am getting the carb cleaned and the needle replaced. I have not been using the fuel shut of when I ma towing it or letting it sit overnight. I will work on doing that. Thanks for the help

 

Don't be afraid to use a good fuel additive to keep the system clean. I put an ounce of Lucas Fuel Treatment in every tank of gas. I buy it buy the gallon and use it all my equipment and vehicles.

Also, if you let your vehicle sit... even if only for a month or so, add some fuel stabilizer to the gas.