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Old 04-22-2009, 12:59 PM   #1
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Default 1997 yamaha gas g16a cart oil change?

hello, as a newbie i dont feel all that stupid asking a question that may or maynot have been asked a hundred times.... so here goes, how do i get the old oil out?? i want to do an oil change in my cart and do not know the correct way of doing it,i have read the oil to use to replace it should be something like 10w30/or 10w40,please correct me if i am wrong.i am guessing it has to be siponed out, if that is true, please advise me how to do that the easy way....thank you for reading my post nick
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Old 04-22-2009, 01:44 PM   #2
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Default Re: 1997 yamaha gas g16a cart oil change?

17mm oil drain plug on the side of the engine right under oil fill tube: 10w30. There is an access whole under the driver's side of the cart.

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Old 04-22-2009, 01:59 PM   #3
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thank you for your responce, and your time sir...
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Old 04-22-2009, 02:00 PM   #4
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Default Re: 1997 yamaha gas g16a cart oil change?

Welcome Nick

Also, it's not a bad idea to refill with synthetic oil.

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Old 04-22-2009, 02:06 PM   #5
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Default Re: 1997 yamaha gas g16a cart oil change?

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Welcome Nick

Also, it's not a bad idea to refill with synthetic oil.
synthetic holds up better under heat.(full synthetic.not a mix thereof)
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Old 04-22-2009, 05:17 PM   #6
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I used Mobil 1 10w30 in my G16. It works well. If your engine has some wear, check the oil level the first few weeks if you change over. Synthetic contains cleaning agents that can clear away some gum and varnish and possibly cause leaks.

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Old 04-23-2009, 12:33 PM   #7
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Default Re: 1997 yamaha gas g16a cart oil change?

I also like to add a bit of Lucas synthetic oil stabilizer. Considering these things are stop and, constant stop and start I think its a good way to have extra protection.
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Old 04-23-2009, 01:03 PM   #8
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I also like to add a bit of Lucas synthetic oil stabilizer. Considering these things are stop and, constant stop and start I think its a good way to have extra protection.
This is a BAD idea!! These small engines work on a splash system. Any thick additives could cause improper lubrication and damage to certain parts of the engine. I HIGHLY recommend that anyone DO NOT!!! use any thick oil additives in these small engines with the splash system!!!

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Old 04-25-2009, 07:51 PM   #9
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Default Re: 1997 yamaha gas g16a cart oil change?

only use normal 10/30 due not use blends, synthetic, or additives your stock motor was not ment for this

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Old 04-26-2009, 08:14 PM   #10
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Default Re: 1997 yamaha gas g16a cart oil change?

thank you for all the responces, glad to find out about the 17mmoil drain location,and i am a strong beliver in real oil,i always like to use oli from the groung,not man made oil.just how i was raised.again thankk you all for your responces.nick
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