| If you own a scooter, caring for your scooter tires and | | | | What you can do now is inspect your engine oil level. |
| other parts are very important. Regular maintenance | | | | Make sure you do this as your engine will die without |
| can help lengthen the life of your scooter and improve | | | | oil. If you notice a puddle of gas every now and then, |
| its maneuverability. A well-maintained scooter can be | | | | inspect your fuel line, as it may require line replacement. |
| usable for several years. Read on through this article | | | | Make sure that your carburetor stays clean. You can |
| to get an idea on how to properly care for your | | | | put a bit of Seafoam in the gas tank every now and |
| scooter parts. | | | | then. Change your oil as well as your oil filter every |
| First, it is important to inspect your scooter tires. In this | | | | year or every 1800 miles. Utilize only good oil that goes |
| case ascertain that the tire air pressure is good to go. | | | | with the manufacturers recommendations. |
| Remember that tires lose air particularly over winter | | | | Scooter tires and other parts do wear out in time, so |
| and you could lose maneuverability. Next, check for | | | | they may actually need replacement. When at the |
| loose bolts and screws. Scooters typically have | | | | shop, make sure the company isn't trying to replace |
| smaller wheels, and this makes them susceptible to a | | | | parts that are still in good working order. Items that |
| lot of friction. Similarly, inspect the seat lock screws (if | | | | tend to wear out first are the rollers, drive belt, brake |
| you have a Vespa). These can become loose and the | | | | pads, spark plug and tires. |
| seat lock will just keep spinning. | | | | |