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Honda — Engine Oil Change

Maintenance

From a Honda service manual covering: EB4000, EB5000, EB6500, EM4000SX, EM5000SXK3, EM6500SXK2. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Honda EB4000, Honda EB6500, Honda EM4000SX, Honda GX270T2 engine, Honda GX390T2 engine

Before you start

  • Used engine oil contains substances that have been identified as carcinogenic. Wash hands thoroughly after contact.

Procedure

  1. Drain oil while engine is warm.
  2. Place suitable container under oil drain bolt.
  3. Remove oil filler cap, oil drain bolt, and washer.
  4. Install new oil drain washer and tighten drain bolt to specified torque.
  5. Fill with recommended oil to upper level mark.
  6. Tighten oil filler cap securely.

Specs & values

  • TORQUE: 22.5 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 lbf·ft)
  • ENGINE OIL CAPACITY: 1.1 L (1.2 US qt, 1.0 Imp qt)

Full service-parts list: Honda EB6500 →, Honda EM4000SX →, Honda GX390T2 engine →

Source: Honda service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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