Honda GC160 oil type and capacity and spark plug
GarageDex's data from Honda's own published specs: the Honda GC160 takes 10W-30 oil (20 oz (0.58 L), about 0.63 US qt) and an NGK BPR6ES spark plug gapped 0.028-0.031 in (0.7-0.8 mm).
Shop 10W-30 oil The spec in the Honda GC160 manual
Key takeaways
- Oil capacity: 20 oz (0.58 L), about 0.63 US qt. Add it in stages and stop at the dipstick's full mark rather than pouring the whole amount at once.
- Spark plug: NGK BPR6ES, gap 0.028-0.031 in (0.7-0.8 mm).
- Every value on this page is quoted from Honda's own manual or spec page, linked beside it.
| Item | Spec | From the manual |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | SAE 10W-30API SJ or later, for general use | “Engine Oil Type SAE 10W-30, API SJ or later, for general” source |
| Oil capacity | 20 oz (0.58 L), about 0.63 US qt | “Oil capacity 20 oz (0.58 l)” source |
| Spark plug | NGK BPR6ES | “Recommended Spark Plug: NGK BPR6ES” source |
| Spark plug gap | 0.028-0.031 in (0.7-0.8 mm) | “Spark plug gap 0.028 ~ 0.031 in (0.7 ~ 0.8 mm)” source |
| Fuel | unleaded, pump octane 86 or higher | “Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher” source |
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Source: Honda GC160 / GC190 Owner's Manual (PDF). If your unit's own manual or label differs, follow it.