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Old 03-27-2018, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by bagboy View Post
I don't think that is high mileage. Our 2011 Yamaha has 14,000 miles on it. I service it regularly and keep it looking nice. I'm going to put new tires on it this year. My thought is, when the time comes I'll put a new motor in it versus buying a new cart.
Your cart engine (glorified lawnmower engine) is air-cooled and only holds quart of oil. When it turn black it is dirty. Dirt wears cranks shaft bearing mostly, other moving parts like risk pins, and block bore. I have never worn out any engine I ever owned. When the oil starts to get contaminated I change it reguardless of how many hours, miles, or months. Usually at least twice year and sometimes 3 times year. IMO changing the oil is no 1 thing that will make cart last very long time.