hi, there new member here looking for some info

i picked up a TAOTAO ATA-125d pretty sure it is a loncin engine. 124cc on the head.

the manual talks about the engine oil and the gearbox oil

i think this thing has a wet clutch also and i want to make sure there is oil in the gearbox

how do i fill the gearbox oil or where is the fill plug .i can see and find the engine oil plug with the dipstick on it . but where to fill the gearbox.
also it says to use 15w40 does it have to be special stuff designed for these small engines or is all 15w40 considered the same how about using synthetic is that a good or bad idea any info would be greatly appreciated . the only oil i could find was shell ROTELLA T 15W40
will this work

thanks in advance all reply's will be greatly appreciated.




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Sounds like you have a wet clutch system and using a synthetic would mess it up big time by...too much slippage between the clutch pads which you would and end up destroying them.

 

we have a tao tao 150 with the gy6 engine and we used 10w30 for the engine and for the gear box (at the back of the quad centre of axle) just take off the breather and fill from there with gear oil 75w90

 

thanks for all the info guys .i am learning more here every minute about this little quad .doesn't look like there is any breather on the rear axle of this thing .must have sealed bearings another question it says max vehicle weight including rider and cargo 132lbs. whats up there if i ride it around my yard will i break it or will my weight 180LBS burn up the clutches. .i did buy this for my 2 little girls who buy the way love it . also TAOTAO sells synthetic oil for their engines what is this stuff.see here link below

Eagle Atv Parts


cheers and thanks for everyones input .
sorry if my grammer is a bit off .i don't do much typing these days


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If they make it and it says wet clutch compatiable...then I say it is safe to use. I would feel better knowing that they made the lubricant for their brand. I know that I made the mistake on my 84 Honda S which is a wet clutch system and I took it out because I could feel and hear how the engine RPM's increased and my 3wheeler wasn't going anywhere.