subject: The Differences Between a Two Stroke and a Four Stroke Moped Engine [print this page] The Differences Between a Two Stroke and a Four Stroke Moped Engine
Do you own a moped? This is a two wheeled, motorized vessel that looks like a motorcycle. Combining the terms motor and pedals resulted to the name moped. It is basically a motorcycle with an engine not bigger than 50cc in the UK. All the mopeds used before 1975 had pedals. The latest mopeds have extra amazing features. Most of the mopeds use either a two stroke or a four-stroke. The latter is popularly selected and it is used as car and larger bikes' engine. The moped engine should not be selected without caution. You should first of all learn the differences between a two and a four-stroke engine. You should seek to know why people prefer to drive mopeds with a four stroke engine.
The Two stroke engines vs four stroke engines
The two-stroke engine piston is designed to perform many tasks simultaneously. This makes it simple and light in weight. They also produce twice as much power compared to four. The construction technique used on two stroke engines is disadvantageous in a few ways:
Two stroke engines lack a good lubrication system. This causes the wear and tear and it happens fast. Simply, this engine cannot last long.
Per gas gallon, you need at least four ounces of two-stroke oil. This is not cheap since it's possible to burn an oil gallon each thousand miles. This in particular would happen if you buy a car with a two.
You are likely to get few miles per oil gallon. Two are not fuel-efficient.
Two are associated with too much environmental pollution. In this day and age, people are looking for more ways to consume green products. These products reduce pollution. No wonder the two stroke engines are gradually disappearing in the market scene. People are very concerned about issues of environmental pollution.
Four stroke moped engine types are all over the place. They offer more advantages than disadvantages. A two-stroke engine requires you to blend special oil for the engine and gasoline. A four stroke engine has a its combustion chamber separate from the crankcase. So, when you want to lubricate the crankshaft bearings, you only have to fill the crankcase with oil. The two combustion chamber cannot hold thick oil. You really must blend oil in with gas and then lubricate the crankshaft. Its crankshaft connects the rod and the cylinder walls. When you fail to mix the oil properly, without realizing it you will be reducing the engine life.
Any moped you own that uses two stroke or four can easily be repaired. All you have to do is to search for the replacement parts on the Web. There are many stores that you can find online. You should first know everything about the two types of engines discussed above. You probably cannot easily tell when the moped engine is faulty. However you can ask for an expert's help. Once the problem is diagnosed, the technician will also recommend the necessary parts. After this you can search for a local store online.
