Robot Discusses OIL CONSUMPTION on the Vespa GTS HPE

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[@rickmanley767]

Having to check your oil that often is ridiculous. I’m glad I saw this video.

[@xuankhoanguyen4135]

Hello there

[@BrendaEM]

It seems that the HPE was a disimproved engine. Americans needed more displacement for highway use; what Vespa sent was a difficult to high-maintenance engine that not only burns too much oil, but makes it difficult to even check the oil, as well.

[@billhuber2221]

I am consuming 250 ml every other fuel fill up. No highway country roads 30 to 45 miles per hour. Piaggio should do recall to add sight glass. As minimum. What is cause of consumption ring piston clearance or ring design? Fill stick access is poor as well.

[@enigmaphuket7656]

The first 5000km I added a total of 450ml of oil. After the 5000km service I drove an extra 1500km and checked every 500km oil. Doesn't use any oil at all now. So very satisfied. Small update

[@johnmarley6695]

Great videos, as always. No bullshit, just excellent advice.

[@peterhobbs7609]

Great video Robot, you are a real Vespa champion,, thanks for these

[@marcoajo3498]

Your videos are fantastic and I always watch them with interest (greetings from Sardinia Italy) Ajo!

[@danjanellepeterson3178]

Great video Robot. Thanks for your heart to teach about all the details, and thanks specifically for addressing this issue. Was a bit worried when I noticed my 300 HPE was consuming a bit more oil than expected. Saw the video on the sight glass oil pan and knew it was a must have. I live in Portland and have the honor of Vespa Portland as my dealer. Andrew is such a great help. They are the ones who put the sight glass oil pan on. Such a supportive community between them and your commitment to educating through KZbin. Thanks.

[@jeffreypickering8789]

Thanks much Robot! 2020 GTS in shop now because of oil consumption. Will call them tomorrow with your wise words. Shooda watched your vids first!!

[@vk2icj]

Thank you for your honest video

[@goldilocks913]

Thanks Robot, good to know if l upgrade my 2019 300 gts anytime soon 👍

[@Sectionatebeats]

Great advice about starting off slowly. I live right on Route 1, so I tend to gun it to 50 to 60mph right out fo the gate with minimal warm up. I’ve added 1 quart of oil so far since my last oil change in July 2020 (2,400 miles driven). No leaks, bike runs fine, just thirsty for that oil, partly due to my riding style I’m sure.

[@jameskrell4392]

I have had two GTS 300's and both have used a little oil, especially in hot weather long rides. I would say around 250 to 300 ml every 6,000 miles. Comparing that to a car I put this down to the motor being highly stressed. I haven't bought an HPE yet but having to check your oil every trip is a pain in the but, especially the way you top up the oil on a HPE. I would definitely instal a sight glass if I had an HPE. My new GTS leaches air from the eyes just like my last one did. I cured that issue by installing tubes in the tyres.

[@MotoRiderGreece]

I own the same scooter. My advice (I have not try it so far but i will ) is to use oil with JASO MB specs and not JASO MA or MA2 as wrongly piaggio

[@maskedavenger2578]

Sound advice Robot 👍

[@paulfarmerful]

Might this help to get Piaggio to provide a sight glass?

[@MagixianX1]

2017 150cc Primavera, my low oil light came on round a corner the other day and the engine cut off the moment i stopped. Checked the oil level and it was just on the edge of the dipstick indication. Its only got 4000km on the odometer. The service center here uses Total Racing 4T oil.

[@J.Harry.T]

I have just passed 4000 miles on my year old GTS HPE. It is running like a Swiss watch and oil consumption now appears to be zero.

[@espltdm155]

Thanks robot. I’ve had mine at dealer for five months now to receive a new motor because the motor died from not having enough oil. Luckily it was still under warranty so they’re gonna replace it at no cost. I will definitely be more attentive to oil level once I get it back