Is It Dangerous to Start a Motorcycle That Is Leaking Gasoline?
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You can start a motorcycle that is leaking oil, but whether it's gasoline or engine oil, the leak should be addressed promptly. Repairing the oil leak is necessary to ensure safety, prevent waste, and avoid potential malfunctions that could lead to greater losses. If the gasoline leak is severe, it may even prevent the motorcycle from starting. Precautions: To avoid this phenomenon, when designing the valve train, a certain gap is left between the tail end of the intake and exhaust valve stems and the adjusting screws on the tappets (or rocker arms). This gap is known as the valve clearance. Valve Clearance: It is set to ensure the proper functioning of the internal combustion engine's valve train. Since the valve train operates at high speeds and temperatures, components such as the valve tappet and valve stem expand when heated. This can automatically push the valve open, preventing it from sealing tightly with the valve seat and causing leakage.