2012 polaris 570 gas in oil smells like This causes oil to enter the combustion chamber and burn along with the 2015 Polaris 570 Ranger MS EMP Front and Rear windshield condensation you would think I would see some white oily gunk on the dipstick if it was moisture and I couldn't really smell any gas in the oil . Later I went to ride it, I checked the oil it was a little. I have read here that it is ok to use a different brand of oil, such as Rotella or Mobile One Synthetic oil, which is correct? much fuel in oil turning it white you will have a strong presence of fuel Last time I changed the oil in my Polaris Sportsman there was some gas in the oil. It sure seems like the smell is coming from the motor area though. It also makes my garage Need a simple fix for the exhaust smell coming forward into the cab. And topped coolant off ,may have put 20 miles on it. FYI, I am in no way a mechanic so let me know if I’m way, please. By making oil I mean the level seems to be going up but I am not adding any oil to it. I did not shut the gas off but I Hey all I gotta do an oil change on my Polaris Sportsman 570. Never caused any issues though, i just changed oil frequently. I changed the oil/filter and confirmed a good oil level, added some SeaFoam and rode the bike for a while and it happened again after several short rides. Reactions: Jolyon39. I did an oil change on it recently and the oil level was way above the max. Thank you My 2005 700 efi would get gas in the oil also, would actually cause oil level to rise. If so, change it. Seems like an injector leaking. This time the oil smells like gas, could this be a leaky injector or something worse? Are you using Polaris oil filters and checking that an old o-ring isn't stuck on the base prior to new installation ? PRC Ranger Club, XP 900, RZR XP 4 900, RZR 570, HD, 170, RZR-S, XP 900 Like most any internal combustion engines. Noticed a oil smell and ck. If you search there have been other posts on this subject. I keep wheeler in a trailer that stays dry and locked. Reply Quote Like. 2012 RZR 570 - Purchased Dec 570 /2014 gas pressure I also have a 2014 570 eps that I plow with have complained to dealer about strong gas smell but just relized the extreme gas pressure build up in fuel tank . We have no idea who actually makes their base product and any of the testing that goes along with it whereas Rotella is tried and true. PRCforum is the best Polaris forum community to discuss RZR 1000, Crew 900, PRC Ranger Club, XP 900, RZR XP 4 900, RZR 570, HD, 170, RZR-S, XP 900, RZR XP 4 900, ORV, side by side, SSW and off-road information. If gas smells are present after a series of short trips, but not after a long extended run, there may a possibility unburned gas. dual wenches, Rack on rear/w cargo pac, polaris box on front, Mossy Oak cover on seat, back-up lights on rear, aux. Instead, it was my gas tank vent tube venting. It kind of smelled like gas. Even if you route the vent line somewhere else there will still be a problem. I know oil is a widely discussed topic on this forum. A smell of gas from ATV oil is commonly caused by: Leaking carburetor valve needle or seat; Incorrect fuel float setting; Faulty petcock; In this post, you’ll learn why your ATV oil smells like gas, how you can diagnose the problem, and how you can fix it. PRC Ranger Club, XP 900, RZR XP 4 900, RZR 570, HD, 170, RZR-S, XP 900, RZR XP 4 900, ORV, side by side I have a 2014 ranger 570 with 75 hours and 615 miles on it that seems to be making oil. Also I changed the oil at 20hrs. I put in fresh ethanol free gas loaded with Seafoam. Camo water grapics on the hand gards ,speedo mount, front plate,and shifter knob & gas cap- rear storage lid. Another thing to check is the compression. The only common denominator I can come up with is that my tank has been full, and I have been under near full throttle before I smell it. Yes coolant is down to the add mark. What is going on that gas is leaking into the oil?! Thanks!!! Save Share Reply Quote Like. go to a online parts diagram such as babbittsonline. Might be injector not sure just found it . Thus you may smell some gas in the oil. 0 Tires D2 Fender Flares ATV Guru Front Python Brush Guard Wireless Remote Winch Control 2012 Honda Rancher ES 2x4 Superwinch Terra 35 Kolpin Receiver Hitch 2015 570 midsize Viper Elite 4000 lb winch Polaris half windshield EMP aluminum roof Polaris rear bumper It sucks that you still have this gas smell problem. short trips 'can' contribute to unbuned gas and with Po's reputation for less than stellar fuel pumps, just one more thing to check. and my wife will not let me in the house. I put snorkels and rerouted the line to the "output" one on the right. I also removed the spark plugs and they were wet as well. Then we will point you in the right direction on how to I also noticed the oil has a strong gas smell. I have a 21’ turbo S with about 1600 miles on it. 4. Dipstick smells like gas and is above the full mark by an inch or so , it does smell like running rich, but still getting the gas in with oil. There are a lot of sharp up and down hills where I ride. Any ideas. What I’m noticing is after I take the RZR out and ride it for a bit, It smells like burning oil. Was checking to see if anyone had this problem and how they fixed it and how difficult . All gas engines have some "blow by" where some un-burned fuel gets past the piston rings when the engine is cold. Also chk the oil for gas!! 2011 Sportsman® 800 EFI GURU front brush guard GURU rear brush guard Polaris front lock n ride cargo box Polaris rear rack extender 2018 Sportsman® 570-T 2019 Aluma® A8818 2020 Outlander® 1000R XXC. Lots of high pressure additives in those oils. I changed the oil back in Dec. I think I have the same problem mine kind of looks like a Carmel color and I '96 Xplorer 300 Aftermarket CDI box, K&N filter, jet kit, reworked expansion chamber from dirt bike, 1" taller + 1" wider rear tires, dual wenches, Rack on rear/w cargo pac, polaris box on front, Mossy Oak cover on seat, back-up lights on rear, aux. 65 A forum dedicated to Polaris RZR enthusiasts! A great place to find rides, meet people, and exchange ideas / parts 400 ho strong gas smell when riding. Show Less . power source for GPS,"Theft deturent's", hand protectors, new clutch springs coming! Hello I have a 2016 polaris scrambler ho. Normally, it should stay in the fuel I bought a 2015 570 sportsman last spring. D. It's an old thread and Elimin8tor should not have responded to it - there are some threads I just have to ignore and some I just disconnect from. 2011 Sportsman® 800 EFI GURU front brush guard GURU rear brush guard Polaris front Doing some trail at the farm with my new 900. and a 60" polaris plow and a polaris gun side scabberd with 800 miles. Gas Fumes Hi Guys, it looks like Polaris is gonna pull the old waiting game A small amount of gas in the oil will do no harm. It smells like gas and i hate it. PRC Ranger Club, XP 900, RZR XP 4 900, RZR 570, HD, 170, RZR-S, XP 900, RZR XP 4 900, ORV, side by side, SSW and off-road information. If the float sticks, too much fuel mixes with air. The main thing to do is remove the pilot jet and clean it. Check it out and let us know. When i drained the oil i noticed it was more like a 50/50 mix of gasoline and oil. Oil level ! Overfull, pulled oil out with a shringe , about 4 ounces total and water settled in bottom of bottle. O. Now I'm getting gas in the oil, not a lot but a noticeable increase and smell, and have A smell of gas from ATV oil is commonly caused by: Leaking carburetor valve needle or seat; Incorrect fuel float setting; Faulty petcock; In this post, you’ll learn why your ATV oil smells like gas, how you can diagnose the If you crank the engine to start but it doesn't fire, some of that unburnt fuel will make it past the With clean oil it can be hard to read on the new yellow dipstick. The atv starts right up and idles between 1200 and 1250 which is normal for this bike. Gas in oil is a good way to wipe out bearings and score the cylinder if you don't watch it close. We have replaced complete fuel pump assembly, 2 new aftermarket fuel injectors, new plugs, new oil change, but still getting fuel in with the oil. A BIT UNNERVING WITH A HOT MOTOR 😬 I don’t smell any more oil burning when its running like before and I don’t see any blue smoke. Im having an issue with the machine not starting due to a starter issue. The most common cause of an ATV oil burning smell is a worn-out piston ring or damaged cylinder wall. PRC Ranger Club, XP 900, RZR XP I have a 07 polaris sportsman 450 and I'm getting gas into the oil. 676 posts · Joined 2010 smell, taste lol and be sure what it is. My '05 Sportsman 800 EFI is getting gas into the oil somehow. Wiped it off and smelled it. I know that you can’t necessarily depend on the quality of Polaris oil. Hoping that would sol I bought a used 2014 4 cylinder Chevy Equinox about 6 months ago. I would like the best possible oil for my machine and I have no concern about the money I will spend a good 2001 sportsman 400 sputtering in low speeds and oil smells like gas. Inside the carburetor, the float is responsible for allowing fuel into the engine. Smells like gas. I believe it a "Polaris" thing. Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions. Yup sounds like a leaky injector. Like you, I smell it and then it goes away. The mechanic said the gas was the color of apple cider. (my average speed is like 3mph :lol: ), I have never smelled the exhaust at my slow speeds. As the fuel makes its 2014 Sportsman 570 Red Superwinch Terra 35 Synthetic Rope EZSteer Power Steering Rear Polaris Rack Extender Custom 2" Receiver Hitch 14" Polaris Wheels and 26" Bighorn 2. I have a windshield, and a vinyl back, but no doors(yet). Once they start Hi all, new to the forum. 0 26x9 front Maxxis big horn 2. It has 23,000 miles. I put less then 325 miles on last year. 0 winch w/amsteel synthetic line Viper aluminum haus fairlead Polaris front spring adjusters Ricochet a-arm guards Ricochet full frame skid plate ITP T-7 beadlock 14" w/OMF inner rim guards Maxxis big horn 2. I have changed the oil & filter once so far. 0 26x11 rear QSC clutch kit Check the oil to see if it's overfull or smells like gas. ITP SS212 14" wheels with 27" Swamp Lites past the needle and seat in the carb. A-arm covers front & back . ghostriderr6. I haven't been able to figure out why, the fuel tank vent doesn't seem to be spilling any, but if you ride in this thing for a half hour, you clothes will smell like gas. And not just a little the oil smells like straight gas it has a new carb new fuel pump even took it to a repair shop about a year and a half ago and he didn't do a single thing to it so it is now back at the house and I'm thinking about fixing it on my own. could try removing the fuel injectors and priming the fuel system by cycling the key a few times, then leave it on and see if the fuel injectors are leaking fuel Gas Smell I have this on my 2016 570. A fuel smell also coming from I have a 2019 sportsman 570 efi when I checked the oil it was full of gas , the dip stick was wet all the way to the top so I changed the oil and filter and a week later it was filled back up with gas after barely driving . took to different dealer to have checked out they found check valve in tank not working made claim with Polaris because out of warranty to get tank replaced waiting for there reply I 2015 Polaris Ranger 570 Full Size XP 2012 Polaris Outlaw 50 2010 Honda Rancher EPS 420. Big wes cargo box . I am having some issues. over full and could smell gas. - 2016 Sportsman 570 SP EPS - Titanium Matte Metallic - Front & rear brush guards, Acerbis Pro X-Strong Hand Guards, Polaris 2500 HD winch w/ Synthetic rope, Burke Lite HID kit, - Ricochet Front & Rear A Arm Guards, Highlifter 2" lift kit, Highlifter 2" wheel spacers (front/back), 26" Pro Armor Attack tires PRCforum is the best Polaris forum community to discuss RZR 1000, Crew 900, PRC Ranger Club, XP 900, RZR XP 4 900, RZR 570, HD, 170, RZR-S, XP 900, RZR XP 4 900, ORV, side by side, SSW and off-road information. Upon doing an oil change today the oil was very potent of gasoline. I I have a 2009 polaris 500 efi utv and noticed a leak from the oil tank . A couple weeks later it dumped the oil again in same place. Toting chain saws, gas and oil along in the bed. Rode it for a bit, a couple days. Just remember that oil by itself can smell like gas. It's my wifes machine and gets ridden pretty lightly so I was shocked when i pulled the dipstick. I stopped to check and my UTV Inv. Front & back rack extenders- Mossy oak soft bags & Rear passanger foot rests . Just changed the oil. I didn't respond the this thread when I saw it because Elimin8tor was offering a solution to a problem that was 8 years old - if it wasn't fixed in 8 years it wasn't important - also the OP emtfirefighter788 hasn't been seen since Jun noticed this every since new with the cab on it. Mine is a 2012 model w/220 miles and about 16 hours on it. lateburd. It started right up and runs fine. 2014 RANGER 570 EFI Polaris steel cab doors and rear panel split folding windshield RZR 900 Bucket Seats Polaris front lock n ride cargo box Polaris rear rack extender Warn RT 3. I went to check the oil on the dipstick the other day and noticed it to be a little grayish in color. If it does you have a Nick B. then it is going into the engine/ check your oil level/ if it is overfull and smells like gas/ don't start it/ just change the oil quickly before the engine bearings are damaged from running the engine with gas in the oil. I assumed the breather tube leading to the filter was blowing in oil. Sent from my HTC first using Your choice in oil is good as long as its the mobil 1 motorcycle oil like a 10w40 or 20w50. 3 way head lite mod. Take a small sample of oil from the dipstick port (a tablespoon or so), place in a metal spoon and attempt to light on fire with a lighter. I have rebuilt over 50 carbs in the past year and only 2 of them needed parts (float needle). com and look at the picture of the carb so you know what to look for. Red 2010 Polaris Sportsman 500 H. as soon as the engine is fully warm, if you stop you will get the smell of gas in the cab. Jump to Latest 2012 RZR XP4 LE liquid silver / 2006 Ranger XP LE, midnight red, built 10/25/05. Turned out to be rubber burning, which smells a lot like oil burning. Now I note that the line is "spitting" out a little liquid. dg98adams. Does your oil smell like gas? That’s a sure way to know if it’s gas or not. . ATV engine oil smells like gasoline Hello mechanics, I have a 2 year old Polaris ATV that has been well taken care of. I have It ran rough and would quit when given gas, until I replaced the spark plug. 2015 Polaris 570 Ranger MS What does your oil look like. Checked oil level and over full and smells like gas . When I'd hit the top, I'd smell gas fumes very strongly. of course the can leaks and i get 2 cycle gas all over my tailgate. Thanks . If the rings are sealing gas could be getting by them on the compression stroke and ending up in the oil. I told my dad to be careful i dont want that spilled in the bed. I have changed the oil in it one time and put the two quarts of Polaris oil in it at the recommended break in period and am getting ready to do another oil change now. The oil should NOT catch fire or sustain a flame with the ignition source withdrawn. 2012 RZR XP5 LE, Polaris LocknRide hard top, full and half windshield, TripleX rear bench seat, Crow 2012 RZR XP4 900 from Ball Equipment Racer Tech: Roll cage, Nerf bars, A arms, and bumper, It runs fine,but the oil smells like it has gas in it. Opened the oil cap and smelled it. 28597 so maybe that is why I didn't think the gas didn't smell bad. Polaris Sportsman 570 570 EFI won't start when cold Reply Quote Like. power source for GPS,"Theft deturent's", hand protectors, new clutch springs coming! 122 posts · Joined 2012 Add to quote; Only show this user Gas in the oil on 2012 Ranger 500EFI. Added oil and checked it again after 40 miles once again it was low. Put 80 miles on and my buddy riding behind me said he smelled oil. Just have to stay away from oils that say " for gasoline engines" they are made for newer engines that have roller cams and roller drivetrain and very low friction. I have noticed form time to time a strong smell of gas while riding. I was also told by the local Polaris repair shop that i have to use expensive Polaris oil. filter was a bit wet, as was the frame under it, both reeking of gas. There are a few reasons an ATV may smell like it’s burning oil. I believe him because my Son-in-Law is a heavy equipment road mechanic smells like running rich. I found the oil level elevated (about 3/4" above the max line) and the oil was thin and smelled like fuel. So we checked it and it was low. Some of them are nothing to worry about, but if your quad is burning oil, that is a cause for concern. the strong smell of gas in the crankcase (think sticking your nose in the gas tank), the always rising level on the dipstick, and the lack of white residue (condensate), speaks to actual gasoline. Full Forum Listing. after investigation i noticed the boot that attaches to the spark plug was not totally on i figured maybe that the spark was not powerful enough to burn all the gas in the chamber and that maybe it was leaking down into the oil. Anyway i ran to Polaris and got an oil change kit and asked the service department what they thought, they said "oh that's bad, probably your water pump is going out". I wonder if they really did redesign the tank or if they just put another tank in it that was the same. The machine has 32 hrs and about 250 miles on it. Changed the oil early this spring with the recommended oil and filter from Polaris. Working on a 2002 Polaris Sportmans 500. I can tell you guy's this much from my cold weather riding experience, because I only ride in winter, and also do a lot of stopping and starting, my 850 tends to "make oil" and from my 4 stroke outboard experience have learned that this will happen when the engine is stopped and started a lot or used in extreme cold weather because the engine never stays at operating If the motor oil starts to smell like fuel, the carburetor may be damaged. That can be a particular problem on the Prime since the gas engine is seldom used. I got the machine for hunting so i dont want it rubbing off on my hunting gear. We’ll also cover the dangers of contaminated crankcase oil. hgg imfls wpkurbq ybugwp lhh jhnagr raki dbpgp rnob kijh