The Harley Davidson golf cart is a great old buggy and those who own one consider themselves lucky. This particular vehicle has not been in production for several decades, and this often means that those who purchase one will not have the owner’s manual that came with the vehicle. One of the most common mistakes new owners make is mixing fuel and oil incorrectly. Without the owner’s manual handy, this error is easy to understand. This article explains how to properly mix the oil and fuel in a vintage Harley Davidson golf cart.
Before we get into the proper method for mixing oil and fuel in a vintage Harley Davidson golf cart, let’s get one thing straight. The wrong mixture can cause serious engine damage. Once this damage occurs, it must be repaired if you want to operate the vehicle. These repairs can be time consuming and expensive. While it is true that you can find Harley Davidson golf cart repair parts online, it is not always easy to find them. When you do find them, the price can be high simply because of the scarcity of these old parts. The best way to avoid having to do these repairs is to protect the engine by using the proper mixture of fuel and oil.
Now let’s see the correct way to mix the oil for your Harley Davidson golf cart:
Most of the time problems arise in this area because there is not enough two-stroke oil in the mix. When there is not enough oil in the mixture, the first thing that happens is that the piston starts to heat up, followed by further heating of the other parts of the engine around the combustion chamber. This entire area is prone to overheating, which can lead to major engine damage if left running for an extended period of time. In severe cases, the engine will seize and have to be rebuilt to get it back into service.
To get the correct mixture in your Harley Davidson golf cart, you should use 1.5 ounces of high-grade 2-cycle oil for every gallon of gasoline. Note: Virtually all other 2-stroke gas engines use less than this, which is why so many people fall for this terrible mistake.
If your Harley Davidson golf cart has a recently rebuilt engine, you’ll want to use 3 ounces of good quality 2-stroke oil for every gallon of gas in the first tank of gas. Once this first tank is depleted, reduce the oil to 1.5 ounces per gallon of gasoline. Be aware that this first tank (the one that uses 3 ounces of oil) can foul the plug. Be prepared to change the cap before moving on to the second tank of gas. It is much less expensive to buy a new spark plug than it is to rebuild the engine.
Once you apply this mixture to your Harley Davidson golf cart, you will be able to enjoy your vehicle without fear of burning out the engine. Take care of your old vehicle and don’t forget to give it to someone who takes care of it like you.