How to replace the 2 cycle oil

[wengerda]

Now that I replaced my final trans oil (by the way it was very easy), how I replace the 2 cycle oil. I have over 300 miles on my Vino, and I want to replace the 2 cycle oil with synthethic oil. First do I have to drain the semi-synthetic oil from the reservoir, right? If I do, how I do that. Or can I mix oils without messing with the carburator instead of draining it? Also, should I wait until the scooter is completely broke-in before I use the 2 cycle synthethic oil? I did replaced the trans oil with mobil 1. Thanks for the info. :confused:

[XPS1210]

USA SYNTHETIC AS SOON AS YOU CAN... IMO the MYTH of not using synthetic during break in, is just that... A myth...

To drain the tank the easiest way is to remove the tank and flip it over draining the oil out... this will intale removing the right ride panel and a couple of bolts that hold it on... I am not 100% sure of exact parts that need to be removed on the vino... but on the zuma, it's the rear rack, right side panel, then you can get to the tank...

the other option is to unplug the oil line from the oil pump which you can easily get to on the right side of the engine... but it will take FOREVER to drain the oil...

AND BTW: DO NOT MIX regualar and synthetic oils... very good chance they will goof up the oil lines...

[wengerda]

Thanks for the info. That will be my last project for winter to replace the 2 cycle oil.