How many miles???

dkw12002 · Post by **dkw12002** » Fri Nov 01, 2013 10:06 pm

How many miles do you get on a full tank of 2 stroke oil with the Buddy or Roughhouse 50? Que. #2: Did you do a gear oil change at 200 miles? That seems really early.

TVB · Post by **TVB** » Fri Nov 01, 2013 10:51 pm

I usually go so long between oil refills that I'm not really sure how many miles / gas fill-ups it is. On road trips of 1200-1500 miles, I've always had to refill somewhere along the way, so I'd conservatively guess about 800 miles. I keep a little 3.2-oz oil bottle (intended for mixing with a gallon of gas for lawnmowers or chainsaws) in my glove bucket just in case I run out some place inconvenient.

Since there was no urgency for an engine-oil change, I had probably about 1000 miles on my Buddy before I took him in for service (including gear-oil change) the first time.

dkw12002 · Post by **dkw12002** » Fri Nov 01, 2013 10:57 pm

Thanks. Good idea about keeping the small container of oil. Should I keep using the expensive ($11) Motul Scooter Expert oil the dealer gave me, or can I pick up some cheap brand at Walmart without damaging anything or creating a fog screen?

OldGuy · Post by **OldGuy** » Sat Nov 02, 2013 4:10 am

I did both the 200 and the 600 mile service. The 200 probably wasn't necessary really. As TVB said, about 800 miles per bottle of Motul, seems like a good estimate. If you leave the Roughhouse stock. You'll use fuel and oil faster if you make performance mods.

I do use the Motul that my dealer sells, and was originally in the scooter. I would not use a cheap brand or something sold for a chainsaw unless I was desperate. One reason is that the Motul may smoke less. Another is that I trust the quality, but I have no good data to show it matters. Seems like spending a little extra is cheap peace of mind. Also, gives me a reason to visit my dealer. Good people!

TVB · Post by **TVB** » Sat Nov 02, 2013 9:22 pm

My grocery store stocks Valvoline multipurpose 2T oil, so that's what I usually use.

dkw12002 · Post by **dkw12002** » Sun Nov 03, 2013 2:58 am

Thanks. I'll shop around for 2-stroke oil. It was off my radar screen until a couple of days ago. I have some time....about 1600 miles worth of time since the reservoir is full and I was given another liter of Motul when I took delivery.