Why does my VESPA Scooter have excessive oil consumption and exhaust smoke?
- TTimothy MaloneAug 4, 2025
Excessive oil consumption and exhaust smoke in your VESPA Scooter can stem from several issues: incorrect valve adjustment, which requires proper valve clearance adjustment; overheated valves, suggesting the need to remove the head and grind or replace the valves; misshapen or worn valve seats, indicating a head unit replacement; worn cylinder or piston rings, advising replacement of the piston cylinder assembly or piston rings; oil leaks from couplings or gaskets, necessitating a check and replacement of gaskets or restoration of the coupling seal; a worn valve oil guard, which means replacing the valve oil seal; or worn valve guides, potentially requiring a head unit replacement.