so i got my kart running but i think i put too much oil

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Is this a 2 stroke? If so and you are saying you mixed the oil and gas with too much oil thus creating smoke. If this is the case then do not add gas to compensate. rain your tank. Now check your manual for the engine and see what ratio they recommend. For premix I like to get gas in exact gallon amounts. Take your gas jug you use for premix and get 1, 2 or 3 gallons of gas. Could get more if you have a larger jug just make sure you get in a whole gallon amount. This makes it easier to calculate how much oil to add o make your mix right.

Now if its a 4 stroke engine and you're adding oil to the gas then just stop that nonsense right now. rain the tank and put fresh gas in.

Thise are just guesses as to your issue. Like stated above... more details.
 
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thanks guys... yes i think i added a bit too much oil...i think the manual said 20:1 ..so i added 1 gallon with 8oz of castor 927 ..
but i think my cousin put in more oil then he suppose... so yes
 
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justbecausegtr said:
but i think my cousin put in more oil then he suppose... so yes
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What? As long as you mixed it correctly then I wouldn't worry. If you think someone put in more, then drain the mixture and refill with the proper mixture. Too much oil shouldn't matter if you just run one tank of it through the engine. I wouldn't do it long term though
 
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Landuse is right. If the amount of smoke is tolerable and it is running well just run it like it is. Then the next tank mix it according to instructions and keep your cousin's hands off the gas tank.
 
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