Can a motorcycle be restarted by just adding oil after it stalls due to running out of engine oil?
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Simply adding oil after a motorcycle stalls due to running out of engine oil is not sufficient. When a motorcycle stalls from lack of oil, it indicates an oil burning issue, and components such as the cylinder block, piston, and piston rings may have varying degrees of wear. Causes of oil burning in motorcycles: Valve oil seals are designed to prevent oil from leaking into the combustion chamber, but over time, they can wear out or deteriorate. Severe wear can compromise the valve's sealing ability, leading to oil burning. Therefore, if the valve oil seals are faulty, they should be replaced promptly. In severe cases of oil burning: When oil burning is severe, it can be difficult to determine whether the issue lies with the cylinder block or the cylinder head. The engine must be disassembled for inspection, and sometimes the piston must be removed from the cylinder to measure the cylinder's roundness and taper with an inside micrometer. Oil burning in motorcycles is harmful in every way, with the most basic symptom being blue smoke from the exhaust pipe.