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11-01-2018, 08:57 PM | #1 |
Gone Wild
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Strong exhaust smell & oil usage
2007 ST 2+2
Adjusted governor, goes about 23-24mph The exhaust has a much stronger exhaust smell. Also, I notice I’m using oil, as I’ve had to add some. I assume this is simply because I’ve adjusted the governor, but Fogure I should ask here and see what people say. Doesn’t blow smoke ir anything while driving. Just has a stronger smell. |
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11-01-2018, 10:10 PM | #2 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Strong exhaust smell & oil usage
When you adjusted the governor for more speed you are allowing the engine to rev higher. More rpm, more fuel use, more potential for wear and oil consumption. Might be a good idea to install a tach and make sure you aren't exceeding max safe rpm.
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11-02-2018, 07:29 AM | #3 | |
Gone Wild
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Re: Strong exhaust smell & oil usage
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I know the engine will wear faster, and that by adjusting the governor I’m dumping more fuel in. I suspect the excess fuel is the cause of the smell, but just figured I should check to make sure there wasn’t anything else going on |
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11-02-2018, 08:05 AM | #4 |
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Re: Strong exhaust smell & oil usage
Just to note, just because you dont see smoke doesnt mean it's not smoking. The exhaust points straight down, and under the body. It would have to be smoking a LOT for you to see it. Like broken oil ring kind of a lot. Just a little smoke indicates oil consumption but gets lost easily in the wind both created from the environment, as well as the wind that's created by the aerodynamics of all the cavities and stuff of the cart.
Best way to tell is look at the spark plug. Spark plugs dont lie |
11-02-2018, 08:46 AM | #5 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Indiana
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Re: Strong exhaust smell & oil usage
Are you using a full synthetic oil? I also have a 2+2 and I use Amsoil full synthetic. I have my gov set to 21mph. With Amsoil I'm not seeing a significant loss of oil. But, as CP said, check you plugs for oil burn.
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11-02-2018, 08:00 PM | #6 | |
Gone Wild
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11-02-2018, 08:01 PM | #7 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Strong exhaust smell & oil usage
I’m running Mobil 1 synthetic. I’ve been debating dialing the governor back a few clicks to the 20-21mph range
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11-02-2018, 09:12 PM | #8 | |
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