Is your sled smoking too much? When is it a problem?

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Ever wonder how much a two-stroke snowmobile should smoke? Some old sleds can smoke a lot. How much is too much? When is it a problem and what kinds of things will make it smoke too much?
This video is intended as entertainment, always check with a qualified technician or your sled dealer before attempting any of the procedures depicted on this channel.
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[@jimmiller7361]

Good advice... I've been riding for 30+ years, this is good sound advice!!

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks Jim!

[@Crankmyhog67]

1993 thundercat 900 triple, thing smokes me out of the shed almost Instantly

[@SmackeysGarage]

Helpful. Our 2002 MXZ 800 renegade smokes a lot during the first start and the first few minutes of the first ride. It typically clears out after the first ride.

[@dougmpage]

Great video Dave! Helps keep our ditch bangers running! 🍻🇨🇦

[@MyOldSled]

Glad you enjoyed it Doug.

[@nicd7314]

Thank you for making such informative video! I’m the proud owner of a new to me 96 grand touring 583! My first sled and I start ride last winter. I check almost all your video since I have all the same problems you have and our skidoo are really similar. Keep on good work!

[@MyOldSled]

Nice sled, I hope you have lots of fun with it.

[@aidenmaves5537]

Nice to see your back to uploading

[@MyOldSled]

Hey thanks Aiden. Good to be back.

[@pinittowinit8481]

"I might die" 🤣

[@MyOldSled]

It's possible

[@tboystoys5682]

Right on excellent advice especially for new riders. I noticed your up in Bruce. I spent many a stormy night and days at Bruce nuclear plant. I was storm stayed for 3 days at the plant years ago. It’s the only place it snows sideways with the wind. Great snowmobiling up that way.

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks T. Merry Christmas! We’re getting a good snowstorm now!

[@asher7680]

Great vid! Hope you have a good snow season. Here in Alaska we have about 2.5 feet of snow and I’m hoping it sticks

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks Asher. Would love to see Alaska some time.

[@jeremysilap1811]

THE KING IS BACK

[@MyOldSled]

Hi Jeremy. Thanks for waiting!

[@truenorthmuskoka9077]

Great video Dave. I have a 2 stroke 1998 Ski Doo, Grand Touring. Sure it smokes when I first start it up but soon after warmup the smokes subsides considerably. I wondered for a while after buying this sled used if that was normal but soon discovered it was normal. I always use OEM oil and zero methanol gasoline to minimize any uncertainties and to have consistency so that if there are any changes in how the engine performs I know there’s a potential issue.

[@MyOldSled]

Great sled. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@matthewbabieracki6903]

I ride a 96 jag 440 deluxe I have found that my sled smokes until I put about 2 fresh tanks of gas in it for the season which is probably caused by stable I leave it up north so usually i put some type of fuel additives in before I park it for the weekend if you buy a used sled the smoking could be caused by to much additives to the gas tank. Love the videos and little tips keep it up.

[@markklingbail7202]

I'm new to the sled world. One reason being that sleds smoke, stink = pollute . I don't know anything about sleds so was happy to find your channel. You do a great job in your presentations. Thank You ! for taking the time to share your knowledge. I bought an old 1998 Polaris 700 RMK to use as a workhorse to get me into the backcountry for skiing. It has sat for sometime. Once I got it I would start it every couple of months. It always starts with a few pulls. I recently had some sort of fuel leak on a monthly startup and shut it down. A week later turned on the gas and saw no leak, but it wouldn't start. A week later it did start and couldn't find any leak. I used the sled for the first time and it ran well. Once back on the trailer and back home it wouldn't start. Back into the garage it went. I opened up the cover and took a closer look at the carbs I discover what I think was the source of the leak with a line on one side of a carb disconnected. I decided to remove the carbs and cleaned. Once I completed the work it fired up. Now when it smokes there seems to be a certain amount of oil or fuel mixed into the exhaust that leaves a residue on the floor that I don't remember it being that way. I could have just been oblivious before to the residue. Is this typical. Any thoughts.

[@MyOldSled]

Hi Mark. Thanks for the kind words. On older carbureted sleds, you tend to get a certain amount of oil/gas in the pipe. If its running a bit rich, it can be a bit worse. If it’s really noticeably dripping gas/oil, its suggesting incomplete combustion of the charge in the cylinder. Low compression, bad fuel, blocked air filters etc…I’m guessing you’re just noticing it since you’ve been working on the sled, and it could be a bit worse since you’ve been sitting still messing around. There may be a little extra accumulated in the crank case. I’d check everything over - make sure the air screw is set to manufacturer spec, put fresh plugs and gas, blow out the air box and take it for a good run. Hope that helps. Thanks for watch!

[@spfadden082711]

It is starting rich and it may not be bad thing. It should clean up a bit after it runs. It’s better to be a little rich than lean.

[@Ericthenewman1]

Nice video dave, i have a 1996 skidoo mxz 583 twin, sure it does smoke a bit when i first start it up after a couple days and even just rebuilt the crack seals new pistons, rings and pretty much all the gaskets and it does still smoke, I think this is normal but i did have on my 1999 mxz it was blowing black smoke and it needed a whole new rebuild and I rebuilt the motor and it runs great no smoke.

[@DougsMessyGarage]

As I expect, my only operational two-smoker, a 1980 Alpine, smokes a fair bit when cold but clears up once it warms up. I can guarantee its not the oil pump because the 640 ER engine was pre-mix only. Great content as always.

[@MyOldSled]

Hey Doug. I tend to agree. it probably isn't the non-existent oil injection :) Thanks for watching.

[@williamvaillancourt6764]

I run a 1993 rotrax 470 she smokes and runs just fine!

[@907goodkind1]

Thanks for this video

[@MyOldSled]

You’re welcome Dewey. Thanks for watching

[@inigomontoya3173]

Just fired up the 06 skidoo 800 for the season. Running klotz and 1/4 tank of non-ethonol. After warm up, still smoking a bit more than id like, but not bad. Will watch for coolant levels, fill up a fresh tank of non-ethonol and do the pre-season work. Great video.

[@MyOldSled]

Loved you in Princess Bride. I have your sword.

[@jadenmoffat1517]

2008 skidoo tnt 500ss fresh motor I build my hand and it smokes me out of the garage on cold starts. After about a minute of idle it’s perfect.

[@ThePowersportsTech]

Would just like to add that if your someone who just bought a brand new sled from your dealer. Odds are it will smoke a fair amount until it's out of the break-in period. I know that Polaris sleds with the electronic oil pump are set to provide more oil for the first few hours of operation above a set rpm. That's just to ensure the new piston rings seat properly while they are worn in. Otherwise good video!

[@MyOldSled]

Hi. Yep, most newer sleds have a number of break in procedures and oil pump enrichment programs. You might see a slight increase in smoke. Thanks for watching

[@valhallaawaits6889]

Hey Dave hope all is well. Looking forward to more great videos this season 👍

[@MyOldSled]

A little under the weather but hopefully in a week or so

[@connerrecoskie]

Love the video! Can you please do a video on if your buying a trail permit and if you think the trails will stay open this year. (Because of covid)

[@lucahoganyt4435]

I have a 2009 Ski-doo MXZ Renegade 600 Etec and it barely smokes. That's obviously because it's fuel injected, but I've had 4 older sleds that weren't fuel injected, and they smoked a lot. It's pretty normal for those things to smoke. I honestly didn't know that white smoke meant coolant leak, I guess now I know why my old sled that always smoked white had overheating issues. This is a very informative video, keep up the great work

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks Lucahogan. Nice machine

[@tomboland9761]

Great video. I have a 2009 GTX 550f Skidoo. I get a fair bit a grey smoke when the engine is cold, especially the first start of the year.

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks Tom. Sounds about right.

[@20_below]

I like how the thumbnail looks like a snowmachine rolling coal! I run low temp oil in my 2012 Polaris and it hardly smokes.

[@MyOldSled]

For the record, my sled doesn't smoke like THAT. :) Thanks for watching.

[@parvez2103]

Hey, I recently bought a used 2012 Polaris XLT 550 from someone. Waiting for snow to fall to try it. But since I am totally new to snowmobiles I would greatly prefer tips, such as which engine oil to use or whatever else I need to know. Fuel should be 91 Octane I understand. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

[@samj9990]

Good video!

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks!

[@J_Shiesty]

00:42 is what I think when I'm going 80 mph across a lake lmao

[@lr22same47]

Thanks!

[@MyOldSled]

You’re welcome

[@squishmaster]

Good Advice thxs for tips!

[@MyOldSled]

Thank you for watching!

[@mikew.4165]

Great video as always! If they made an air freshener that smelled like two stroke I would buy it. Gotta love it!

[@MyOldSled]

thanks mike. if i see one, ill let you know,

[@fargonianproductions2767]

Klotz sells a candle that smells like two stroke

[@SenditATVSSLEDS]

Thanks for your knowledge. Helped me buy my first 04 Viper triple.

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks for watching!

[@aidenmaves5537]

Nice sled

[@hunters.6894]

Ive got the same sled but an 03...love that thing to death, faster than hell too 😂

[@BringBiggieBack]

Good video. I have an 86 artic cat jag that was sott8ng for about 2 yrs. Got as much bad gas out as possible and took apart and cleaned the carb.. started with 3 weak low effort pulls with the choke on in -5 degree weather yesterday. No ether. Would smoke dark grey-black until warmed up then she idles with no effort and doesn't really smoke at all. Maybe popped on decel once all weekend but seems to run through the entire powerband smoothly

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks B. Glad you got it going. Thanks for watching.

[@scotsmanthompson9191]

My AC 2000ZL 600 smokes a lot, the 2008 F6 less, but the 2018 hardly at all. Newer = more eco friendly. Enjoyed the topic.

[@MyOldSled]

Definitely! Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@spfadden082711]

My 13 800 smokes like a champ.

[@rottenskateboards5009]

Already some good riding in Southern Maine!! Way early for this neck of the woods. 99' Mxz 670 12' MxzX 600

[@MyOldSled]

Both nice sleds. Glad to hear you’re riding. The snow we got is melted :(

[@chadbinette3201]

Depending what oil you use can effect the amount of smoke you get too. I know whenever I pass someone on the trail running royal purple oil, I think it is, I can smell it instantly, just has a different smell almost sweet smelling. That is one clean mxz 670 he has, had one of those years ago and that thing was a rocket for it's time. Crazy that years ago people had choices for motor size, ski Doo alone had 380, 440f, 440l, 500f, 500l, 583, 670, and then 440, 500, 600, 700, 800, 1000, triples and so on. And now today it's like 600 or 800 unless you want a 4-stroke 🤮. Just don't get why they stopped making a smaller engine, like say you have a 12-14 yr old child, too big for the 120s like the mini z or kitty Kat but don't want to throw your child on a 600 yet. Growing up I started with a Yamaha bravo 250, then went to a 340, the a 500 (first ski Doo and never looked backed ) then the mxz 670 and then mxzx rev 600ho and then mxzx xp 800. I'ld put that mxzx rev 600ho against any new 600 snowmobile and either keep up or beat it so? And until 60-70mph it sticks right with an 800, so I wouldn't want my child to go from a 120 child's sled to a 600 and seems the manufacturers have nothing in-between these days.

[@Dennis-fs6zo]

Polaris does. The EVO ,top speed 55 mph. Can be easily upgrade to full power.

[@Evening120]

I have a 2000 Ski Doo MXZ 440 fan same body style as your 670 at first starting it smokes a lot but its the qrey normal smoke and it really smokes when its around 15 degrees or lower

[@junkhondas481]

My sled was smoking a little more than usual and I opened my vent on helmet and it choked me out. (Not a lot of smoke). It was acually on fire. Saved the sled. Was very happy I saved it

[@MyOldSled]

Glad you caught it in time

[@farmark457]

Informative video. Just got a new ski doo 600 and after a test run had some smoke after shutting it down. Presume they still spray a rust preventive under the hood before shipping. Thx and Merry Christmas

[@MyOldSled]

Hi Farmark, That makes sense to me. I remember buying a new bike that was like that.

[@garr421]

1985 Arctic Cat Jag 440, smokes a ton when first started, settles a bit after riding. 1998 Ski-Doo Formula 500, barely smokes until i give it throttle then it glugs out that blueish oil burning smoke

[@crackedthieves]

My 1976 Arctic cat jag 2000 smokes like crazy all the time lol

[@MyOldSled]

Smoking is bad for you

[@damionbevilacqua9967]

I’ve watched your videos and they’ve helped me a lot I have a 1996 and MXZ 583 that I bought from a friend. One of those friends that like to tinker with things thinking they know what they’re doing! When they really don’t. But I have been having trouble with my sled staying started it’s to do with the carburetors I believe. The screw on the top of the carburetors I believe it’s the choke screw on both carburetors I don’t really know how to adjust them I was wondering if you had a video for that or some advice

[@MyOldSled]

What exactly is it doing? It will normally need a few shots on the primer to keep it running until it starts to warm up. Going from memory…left side idle screw, it is relatively straight in and out. Right side, air screw, angles down: adjusts mixture lean or rich at idle. Idle should be around 1700 rpm +/- 100 or so. Make sure to adjust both the same.

[@Daniel-gt4hg]

Modern fuel injected sleds are more tuned in and more effective thus smokes alot less then older carb sleds. My old sleds seem to run on black powder when i start them up.

[@williamgamble1987]

Find smokes quite a bit when I start it up I just got it and I haven't been able to take it out I have to wait till next winter. But I don't know what fogging the engine is so I'm starting my snow won't be over a month Just sew that I don't have to do that come winter And I have maybe a 98 600 Arctic Cat I can't find the 2od for but it's an architect 6 On all their one

[@Shadowmythx117]

My sled was getting too much smoke and I noticed that my one of my carbs were out of sync so I believe one cylinder getting too much air, synced them up and the problem went away. 2018 sk-doo expedition 550f

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@MsComagirl]

hey love the channel great content. i have a question couldn't find a better place for it. recently put my sled back in operation and need decals for my reg# on my sled i noticed yours are color matched. is there a particular site u went to for them? they look good. been using your video's to set my self up for this season after being away for a couple yrs . thanks in advance

[@MyOldSled]

The numbers were on the sled when i got it. If you search skidoo decals, im sure you’ll be able to find something close. Lots of place do them and you can choose colora and fonts etc.

[@marcb16]

another informative video! wish i knew this when i had a 94 polaris jet ski, thought it blew up. Still looking for my first sled, we just got a huge dump of snow in Winnipeg, may go look at a 2002 Polaris xc600, sounds well maintained driven by the guys wife 6200 km. Anything i should look for on these sleds?

[@MyOldSled]

HiMarc. Glad you liked it. Never owned one, but funny enough i did chat with a couple of owners who had cooling issues. Pretty sure it was the same model, base gaskets. Obviously Not enough to indicate a common issue but make sure the coolant looks clean and you don’t smell antifreeze or see white smoke. Otherwise, i do have an older video on buying a sled. Take your time, look at everything, especially the track...the whole track...good luck

[@LBBKLoyalBloodBulliez]

I have a 1998 Polaris XCR 700 triple and she smokes like crazy was in a crash so had to change chassis as old one was smashed the front end the motor nothing was wrong with at al besides 2 pipes got bent anyways did the motor swap to the new chassis now she smokes like wild fire nice blue smoke but lots no fire tho haha love to maybe get some tips… motor sat a year almost outta sled was just put back in and lotta smoke fires up first pull still

[@raymondburelle3425]

Hey Dave love the videos I know you do a lot of solo riding so do I. I also ride with groups about once a week I was wondering if you could do a video on communicators I was looking at the cardo Paltalk as well as the sena and the uclear what are your thoughts on these?

[@MyOldSled]

Hey Raymond. Thanks so much. Glad you like them. I'll see what I can do.

[@IXxMcCoyxXl]

Still waiting for more local snow here in NB. Can trailer about an hour and go but usually wait until I can leave from the house

[@MyOldSled]

Hi Matt. Same here. I bought a truck so I can trailer. The past few years I have seen trails just south of me open. Doesn't look like I'll be riding for a bit. Thanks for watching.

[@colin22hockey]

Nice new CAT jacket!

[@MyOldSled]

Hi Colin. Hey thanks. It's just something I bought for working outside.

[@217saleen]

I have a 2012 AC XF800 and that good old Suzuki is a smoke billowing oil drinking pig! Smokes like crazy during warm up and once on the trail it does clear up.

[@MyOldSled]

Nice looking machine. Never ridden one, but your description makes it very appealing :) thanks for watching Mike.

[@Legend.Cam42]

the smoke looks cool though

[@MyOldSled]

:)

[@Kyle-vb3im]

No outtakes at the end!?😂 I have a 2016 Arctic Cat Ctec 600, unreal how efficient and clean it runs.

[@MyOldSled]

No mistakes. Sorry ;) next time. How much oil are you using. It should be 50:1 give or take.

[@dylansmith697]

1998 Skidoo mxz 500 smokes a bit like yours then as you said doesn't much at all when warmed up

[@MyOldSled]

Heya Flap. Thanks for watching.

[@couchpotatoes5158]

Very helpful, I was wondering if it was normal that my 2 stroke smoked when I started it.

[@MyOldSled]

Definitely. If you have an old, I hope you like the smell of 2 stroke.

[@d_mc474]

it's a 2-stroke it's supposed to smoke, it will mainly smoke like he said when you first start it or if you get on the throttle hard you will see some there too.

[@CraigArndt]

2 strokes smoke on carbureted sleds, dirt bikes, atv's, weed whackers, leaf blowers, outboards... It's what they do. You're burning oil in the combustion chamber to lubricate pistons, cylinders and bearings. Unless you have a new direct injected 2 stroke snowmobile or 4 stroke, expect it to smoke standing still. If it didn't, that's a BIG problem if you aren't pre-mixing fuel, lol. I think people should really have a very basic understanding of their machines before they even consider purchasing one in my opinion. I'm new to the sport, but I still did a lot of homework before buying an "old sled" this year (2006 Ski Doo GSX 500) even though I have ATVs, its different. Makes me wonder if people don't know just the very basic sled operations, will they take the time to know trail etiquette? Good video, made me think.

[@MyOldSled]

Oh, I don't know. I bought my first one knowing nothing, and learned as I went. Had lots of fun learning. Based on my experience, I would say there are probably lots of folks who don't spend any time spinning wrenches but would take the time to learn to operate a machine safety and those who enjoy riding, but are content to let the shop take care of everything else. I think that's ok. Welcome to the sport...hope you get lots of snow

[@gage_g_0250]

97 Polaris Ultra smokes a bit, more of a blue and kinda gray smoke but it just smokes a lot. Spark plugs have the golden tan color more and more over time, will run for 10-15 minutes and it just smokes. Wonder if its the amsoil I use along with the mix I run.

[@loganloos2112]

I ride a 1982 John Deere Trailfire 340. Thing smokes like crazy when it first starts up but after it’s up to operating temperature the smoke almost completely goes away.

[@MyOldSled]

Nice old sled. Thanks for watching.

[@mdinatale12]

1985 indy 600. Smokes alot at start up but not as much once its warmed up

[@vinnie4g63]

My 96 xlt will let me know if it's not warmed up enough. Fair amount of smoke on a cold start, but if I try to ride off before it's fully warm it will smoke out the front yard. Give it 5 minutes smoke goes away and it runs like a top

[@raymondburelle3425]

Got a 93 mach 1 670cc love the sled actually selling the o'l girl and upgrading to a 2010 ski doo gsx se 1200 She smokes bad upon startup and especially when she sat for a week and when it's really cold out but. Its a 2 stroke and once she is warmed up the smoke clears but man ill tell ya if someone doesn't know better they would think there was something wrong with the old girl

[@MyOldSled]

Well you can show them this video if they are worried :) Congrats on the new machine. Hope you get lots of snow. Raining here now :(

[@raymondburelle3425]

@@MyOldSled yeah I'm in Cornwall Ontario been slow for snow can't wait to get snow and go riding

[@MyOldSled]

Raining here today. Lots of snow yesterday...gone now...I HATE that.

[@MBTUE]

My Old sled was a 91 ski doo mx it was a heavy smoker at start up , I mean heavy ! Talked to the ski doo dealer about it and his answer was "YUP they just smoke"......

[@MyOldSled]

Hey Mark. Yep, old snowmobiles are not environmentally friendly.

[@d_mc474]

Also if you have a sled that premixes, make sure you have the right amount of oil per gallon(s) of gas too. cause if you have more, then it will smoke more, and can also foul plugs.

[@MyOldSled]

Good point.

[@andrewdobson1783]

my 2014 AC M8 has just started puking out grey smoke on start up and also when it's stuck, buried in the deep stuff. Could this have something to do with being left outside in -20 because it only started this past week when i stopped rolling into the garage each night after a ride?

[@sammymoto8256]

i have a 92 Polaris 440 and my grandpa has a 96 600 triple and when he starts it you can not see it and the smoke is thick and is blue and white.

[@MyOldSled]

Hope you get lots of riding in.

[@sammymoto8256]

@@MyOldSled thanks it is my first year riding

[@junkhondas481]

I have a 92 formula plus. Only a little smoke when starts. Goes away quickly. And a 76 Electra 440. No smoke when starts and stays. But it’s properly mixed. And a 77 articat 300. Smokes a tone on start up and quits soon after. Hope I have helped anyone

[@kountryquads9475]

I accidentally ran diesel in a two stroke arctic cat puma 340 and it was blowing black smoke and running so weird lol that’s the only time I’ve seen a sled roll coal

[@MyOldSled]

Uh oh. what did you do?

[@Up_North_Adventures]

1999 Polaris xc 700.....I see alot of bluish dark smoke when i start it up and while it is warming up....It seems to go away after a few minutes . I think this is normal ..what do you think?

[@timbarden4578]

Like u said better more oil than less.my 2000 mxz 700 has typical rich oil injector happens with all of them.7000 trouble free miles so can't complain..Lol.

[@MyOldSled]

For sure. Even if its stuck wide open its running 50:1 so not really a bug deal.

[@farmingfishingfamilyontari2814]

1997 Formula Z 670. I’ve used SeaFoam the last few years when putting it away for the summer. Last winter when I started it up, it burnt that out of the system. I had the bright idea to start it in the garage with the door open. I thought I was going to die. Terrible terrible smoke. Cleaned up after that tho and I think that fuel treatment is a good product (for engines, not people)

[@MyOldSled]

Additives can definitely impact smoke, as can types of oil. I avoided that because there is such a wide range of products which all do something different.

[@martyfield694]

I like SeaFoam for keeping carbs and fuel systems clean. I've had nothing but good results

[@bobtompkins825]

I have a 97 ski doo formula 500 and it smokes a lot when you start it up and when it idles. Not to bad after warm up when you are riding.

[@MyOldSled]

Hi Bob. Yep pretty typical. Any snow yet?

[@bobtompkins825]

@@MyOldSled we just got about 4"-5" here in East Central WI. Trails are not open around here but today. Jan. 1 they are opening in Northern Wisconsin

[@aidenmaves5537]

Still not enough snow in ontario yet sadly

[@jonthelamb4549]

Could you make a video about giving your feet some tradition on the foot boards for those who stand up? Mine keep slipping of my old Yamaha mm600 when I carve

[@MyOldSled]

Have you looked up foot grips? There are lots of products available.

[@jonthelamb4549]

@@MyOldSled I’ll have a look at them. Thanks

[@daveroberts3744]

I have a 1998 MXZ 500 with 1800 miles on it .. its a spare sled so does not get run much ... smoke is crazy on start up but goes away I don't get concerned

[@MyOldSled]

Sounds right. Thanks for watching.

[@com53]

I have a 05 Yamaha Vector RS. The hose that is connected to the side of the airbox and is also Incorporated with I believe the oil pump is that supposed to have vacuum or does that feed oil into that little black box inside of the air filter box

[@MyOldSled]

sorry Michael. never owned one.

[@com53]

I ended up finding out that oil is supposed to run through it thank you for the reply back

[@jonoze247]

I havent gotten my cat up to temp yet but my 2017 m8000 smoke a hole lot on start up!! Syntho is the oil!

[@MyOldSled]

Hi Trinity. Here’s hoping you get it up to temp this winter!

[@jonoze247]

I am eager to!!

[@pinittowinit8481]

I went riding on the 15th

[@MyOldSled]

Lucky you! I have rain today.

[@adamreisenweber2007]

Lol same

[@jacksoncornish4051]

I’m 13 and I ride a 2003 ski doo rev 600ho

[@MyOldSled]

Hi Jackson. Here's hoping you get it out lots this year.

[@jacksoncornish4051]

Btw love the vids

[@martyfield694]

I was wondering if you still had the REV because I haven't seen it in a while. I guess you keep it elsewhere

[@MyOldSled]

Yep, I do. Just more room to shoot in this shed at the moment.

[@stevehanson4220]

Hi David, a lot of gas coming out of exhaust in 2011 skidoo fan. What could be the problem? Just changed the spark plugs, and still doing the same thing.

[@MyOldSled]

Either your floats are sticking (I did a video on flooding) or your fuel pump is bad and allowing fuel to flow through the pulse line. Figure it out before you try running it.

[@stevehanson4220]

@@MyOldSled thank you

[@carsonnicklasson142]

97 formula Z 583, smokes a little whenever I start it up but goes away after it warms up!

[@MyOldSled]

Hi Carson. Thanks for watching.

[@caprisunmaker1]

Hey Dave, I have a 2003 arctic cat 600 and she definitely smokes. In the winter months it goes away fairly quickly, in the summer months not so much. A few weeks ago my neighbor thought our house was on fire due to the amount of smoke, it was that bad. Its all white / blue smoke so maybe a coolant leak? Im rather handy, but more so with boats which obviously water cooled, what would you recommend?

[@MyOldSled]

How does the coolant look? Colour? Level?

[@caprisunmaker1]

@@MyOldSled Thanks for getting back to me. Coolent level looks good and colour looks good as well, thats why im confused. Im wondering if its running too rich on oil? I have never fouled a plug though.

[@MyOldSled]

When they sit, oil can pool in the crank case etc. May be why it smokes more in summer. If it goes away fast in winter it may be normal. Stop smoking your neighbours out in summer…sleds are for snow…:)

[@bradenwinger7145]

2017 Polaris adventure switch back it only smokes when it first starts and stops when it warms up

[@MyOldSled]

That is a nice looking sled! Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@dg-man211]

I got a 2000 mxz and it smokes alot all the time, every start every ride, think someonthings going on but im not a mechanic either so idk its a white smoke, bought it used and this is the 3rd winter i had it and it just started smoking lots this winter.

[@MyOldSled]

Any sludge in the coolant reservoir?

[@dg-man211]

@@MyOldSled almost looks like foam or something kind of when i refill it like theres a layer of something on top lol

[@MyOldSled]

Probably a head gasket leak.

[@dg-man211]

@@MyOldSled ok thanks, i’ll look into it

[@lechkenassh9008]

I only worry when my sled stops smoking !!! and if it smokes to much means a lot plugs you will go through !!!

[@rev.jimwalton9383]

I enjoyed your video...it was good, but I have a bit of a problem with my '94 Skidoo Safari 377 twin carb...it fires up but I literally have injector oil coming out of the exaust....helps to find my way back home (lol), but I can see where it "might" be a fire hazard....sitting in one spot, there will be a puddle on the floor. Any ideas?

[@MyOldSled]

H Rev. Jim. Hmmm...well, its not unusual to see some coming out of the pipe. I don't know all sleds, but believe that sled is oil injected...The armature on the oil pump can get sticky or weak return spring and it injects too much oil, or something is causing incomplete combustion. Have you checked the compression in the sled. Stale gas? Was it fogged for storage?

[@rev.jimwalton9383]

@@MyOldSled I really appreciate you getting back.....it is oil injection...compression was 90 in both barrels, I did put new gas in...but I haven't checks the armature on the pump and no it wasn't fogged for storage, but when i start it up my garage sure is...had to put that in. It literally drips from the exhaust, and left a trail up the laneway...could be a fire hazard!

[@MyOldSled]

Rev, I’m not a mechanic, but 90 seems low to me. I had a quick peek at the forums and I think id be looking for 110 or more. Generally under 100 is starting to look bad on most motors. I’d double check with your local dealer. Low compression can cause incomplete combustion which could cause unburned fuel and oil to pass through the system. See if anyone else weighs in.

[@MyOldSled]

Also, have you pulled the plugs? Wondering if one side is wet and fouled. If its running on one cylinder you’d get fuel and oil from the pipe.

[@rev.jimwalton9383]

I really do appreciate you taking the time to help me out with this...any advise is great. I've thought about pulling the drive belt and hook ing a horse on the front. lol But i did pull the plugs and one does seem wetter than maybe it should be...going to check the spark. Something else i was thinking about was the oil lines running to the carbs...one throat seems damp, so I'm going to check tat one line (going to the other) might be plugged forcing all oil into the one carb....like you, not a mechanic but just taking a few shots....if not, the horse may not be a bad idea. Thanks again...ps, I'm better with old cars

[@TheManKnownAsJR]

#Triples #Nicorette #BreakIns #1- Too much oil #2- Too much gas I wouldn't worry about white smoke, unless it's very creamy and persistent. If your sled ain't started in a while it's most likely just burning off excess oil. All I drive is the Polaris Indy Storm 800.... and you should have seen the one I started a few days ago. Wasn't able to burn off break-in oil when stored and sat for almost 3 years after a top end replacement. Sometimes, life just happens to ya! I swear to you, the gnarliest sounds, smoke and spins you can imagine!! Then rode off like nothing ever happened!! =D XD

[@MyOldSled]

Hey Jr. Thanx for watching.

[@silashayden9395]

My 98 Indy 500 has yellow brown smoke but that’s only in deep powder so I assumed it’s the snow burning

[@MyOldSled]

It might be. Don't eat yellow snow.

[@dropin777]

Hey man, any idea why my 1996 sls 500 won't go passed 100km/h? Compression is low (110) think that could be the cause of is it or most likely a clutch issue

[@MyOldSled]

Not really based on an email...Compressions on the low side... Could be a simple clutch service issue (ramps). How does the engine sound? Are you running on both cylinders, RPM up there?

[@dropin777]

@@MyOldSled sounds normal at full throttle but won't go above 6500rpm

[@MyOldSled]

Running on one cylinder? Have you checked your plugs? I'm betting one is fouled.

[@oskar.h3227]

I have a 2010 Polaris IQ shift 600 and it is liquid-cooled and fuel-injected and when I start it up it makes a lot, but it's around -20 Celsius, is that normal

[@MyOldSled]

If it’s just when it starts I’d say yes.

[@ianstuart7395]

Had a dirty mouse nest in the air box one year in my ‘97 583.

[@MyOldSled]

Damn dirty mice

[@milkman2591]

2016 cat 4000 re smokes like hell until warm 2017 ctec 6000 lxr doesn't smoke nearly as much and is super clean once warm

[@MyOldSled]

Thanks MM. done any riding yet?

[@milkman2591]

@@MyOldSled about 10 miles last night breaking trail in upstate ny, the snow we got was very fluffy.

[@jeffreyhagelin3672]

Low compression will show smoking from ring blow by.

[@MyOldSled]

Can do. In the case of low compression, smoke is generally blue and more likely due to inefficient burn.

[@shperax]

I always drop a moth ball in my sled engine area before it goes away for the summer. I've seen a machine totally burn up because of a mouse nest.

[@MyOldSled]

Great tip!

[@tylerdufour294]

After I let my sled warm up and I go to leave when I reach 5000rpm I usely get a big cloud of white smoke and it has a hard time going then I let go of the gas and it try to go again it works perfect and works perfect the hole ride why does it only smoke a lot the first time I give it gas

[@MyOldSled]

hmmm not sure. Do you have the sled on a stand and do you spin the track a bit warming it up.

[@plymcousa3002]

Two stroke tooo smoke Many sleds, over thirty years experience. No better smell than a two stroke sled.

[@MyOldSled]

Its up there.

[@brennensbuildsmoore5537]

198? Yamaha enticer 340 or 300, it is fast but sucks in deep snow

[@MyOldSled]

Hey as long as it's fun it's a great sled.

[@sean2743]

so last season my oil pump got stuck wide open. causing 3 quarts of oil to flood my engine in about 15-20 min of the ride back home.. i since then have changed out the pump and the cable.. i found that the cable at the end of the sleeve was frayed a bit and with a slight tug it broke.. so im thinking the pump was fine , it was just the cable getting caught in the cable sleeve causing the oil pump to stay open... anyway.. without removing the engine and draining the oil thats in the crankcase . how do i get rid of this excess oil ? just get er out and run it wide open till the oil is back to normal? or can i open bleeder screw and run it up so its not feeding more oil while its trying to burn up whats in the motor? or pinch off the feed line for a bit till its back to normal? im scared of air locks

[@MyOldSled]

When your oil pump is wide open I think it should run at 50/1, weird. Anyway, I’m not 100% sure I’d ask your dealer, but I think Id run it out. Don’t know.

[@MyOldSled]

Oil also runs to the motor for lubrication, as well as injection. There should be a check valve. If that stuck, it can dump a lot of oil into the crank as you describe

[@sean2743]

@@MyOldSled will check that for sure... thanks

[@sean2743]

@@MyOldSled well that didn't go as planned.. went for a short rip . then went for another short rip.all seemed great .wasnt smoking much then all of a sudden 7000rpm 120km sled died then flickered a few times then quit fully. tried pulling it over and she ended up jamming ,had to reverse primary by hand to get it to unstick..bad smell coming from it too.... thinking crank bearings or ive fukd the motor

[@MyOldSled]

That’s why I suggested checking with your dealer. I hope you didn’t damage anything major.

[@evanpeterson7786]

I’ve got a 94 Mach z 780 and she smokes like a 2 stroke that’s for sure. Not a better smell in the universe.

[@MyOldSled]

It's up in my top ten for sure.