Honda GCV160 and GCV190 oil capacity, spark plug and specs
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Values below are from the current GCV160 · GCV190 owner’s manual. Honda publishes earlier manuals for older serial ranges, so check your serial number first.
Maintenance specs
| Honda | GCV160 | GCV190 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement[1] | 160 cm³ (9.8 cu in) | 187 cm³ (11.4 cu in) |
| Oil capacity, dry engine[1] | 17 oz (0.50 L) | 17 oz (0.50 L) |
| Oil refill amount[1]The manual prints the metric refill as 0.35–0.40 L in the oil change section and 0.35–0.41 L in the specifications. It says the actual amount varies with oil left in the engine, so always finish with the dipstick. | 12.0–13.5 oz | 12.0–13.5 oz |
| Oil filter[1] | None listed | None listed |
| Spark plug (mowers and other uses)[1]Honda lists NGK BPR6ES for pressure washer versions. | NGK BPR5ES | NGK BPR5ES |
| Spark plug gap[1] | 0.028–0.030 in (0.70–0.80 mm) | 0.028–0.030 in (0.70–0.80 mm) |
| Air filter[1]The manual gives no part number. | Paper element | Paper element |
| Fuel tank[1] | 0.25 US gal (0.93 L) | 0.25 US gal (0.93 L) |
Equipment: Vertical-shaft engines used on walk-behind mowers and pressure washers.
Oil grade
- Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets API SJ or later. Honda recommends SAE 10W-30 for general use.[1]
- The manual’s temperature chart shows 5W-30/10W-30 across the widest range and SAE 30 only for warmer weather. The chart prints no exact cut-off temperatures, so check it for your climate.[1]
Fuel
- Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher (research octane 91 or higher).[1]
- No more than 10% ethanol (E10) or 5% methanol. Methanol blends must also contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors.[1]
Which engines this covers
- Honda lists this manual for GCV160 serial numbers GJATA 1309285 onward and GCV190 serial numbers GJAAA 8452387 onward. Older serial ranges have different manuals.[2]
Not stated in these sources
- Air filter and spark plug part numbers for Honda’s own parts catalog
- Exact temperature limits on the oil chart (printed as a graphic only)
Sources
Facts on this page are restated from the documents below and linked to the publisher. Check the document for your exact model before relying on a value.
- Owner’s manual GCV160 · GCV190American Honda Motor Co. · 00X37Z8B 0029 · English section: safety pp. 5–7, fuel and oil p. 7, maintenance p. 8, problems pp. 9–10, specifications pp. 10–11 · retrieved
- GC vertical engines (manuals by serial range)American Honda Motor Co. · Owner’s manual list by model and serial range · retrieved
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