white smoke and mule?

[jvicars]

I bought a mule pretty cheap that is gas. it smokes when it gets warm - white smoke. i know its most likely the rings. is there any band aid i could use to get by for a bit. i was thinking just heavier weight motor oil. runs fine just smokes. comments.

 

[MikeC]

I bought a mule pretty cheap that is gas. it smokes when it gets warm - white smoke. i know its most likely the rings. is there any band aid i could use to get by for a bit. i was thinking just heavier weight motor oil. runs fine just smokes. comments.

Would white smoke be indicative of oil bypass or maybe water? Does it use excessive oil?

You might check the compression to get an idea of ring wear and/or valve sealing?

I wouldn't use a heavier oil than recommended.

 

[bigbull338]

i dont think your rings are bunt.because if they where the smoke would be coal black.an it would have a slight smell to it.the white smoke has me stumped.im wondering if water got into something other than the oil.but i dont know.

 

[dyates]

If it is oil, try some Lucas oil treatment. You can get it at any auto parts store.

 

[dun]

I noticed this morning that my mule was puffing white smoke, then I realized the choke wasn;t all the way off.
The first things I would do is change plugs and air filter, check the oil to see if it has water in it and check the choke to make sure it's opening completely

 

[Red Bull Breeder]

Are the mules liquid cooled or air cooled. Might be flooding on gas a little.

 

[MikeC]

Are the mules liquid cooled or air cooled. Might be flooding on gas a little.

Mine is liquid cooled. I presume all are. :?:

 

[dun]

Are the mules liquid cooled or air cooled. Might be flooding on gas a little.

Mine is liquid cooled. I presume all are. :?:

The 2 cylinder ones are, the single lungers are air cooled.

 

[L.A.]

I have always been told : Black smoke = carbon, Blue smoke = oil, White smoke = water/antifreeze.
Maybe a head gasket going. Check oil, if it looks milky, thats probably it.

 

[jvicars]

i did some internet reading and found cd-2 oil detergent as a potential alternative. i used it this evening and so far no more smoke. who knows the problem. its runs fine for an old mule and does the job for the price. i will keep you posted on the cd-2 and whether it fixes the problem.

 

[Brute 23]

Did you check the oil for water?

I have swamped a few atvs and when there was water in the oil that is what they did.

 

[Horticattleman]

Ditto for me and the water. I have sunk a few more bikes than I'd like to admit, and white smoke was a common result. Easy...check the oil and it would be milky.

 

[Red Headed Farmer]

white smoak is antifreeze. it is more than likely a leaking head gasket. if it were blue smoak it would be rings or valve guides. if it were black smoak it would be to much fuel getting to the engine, probably the float sticking in the carb.