Honda GX160

Basics

• A Gasoline Powered Small Engine made by Honda

Quick Reference

Fuel

• Quote:
  • ”Unleaded gasoline US: Pump octane rating 86 or higher, Except US: Research Octane Rating 91 or higher, Pump Octane Rating 86 or higher”
  • ”You may use unleaded gasoline containing no more than 10% ethanol E10 or 5% methanol by volume. In addition, methanol must contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors . Use of fuels with content of ethanol or methanol greater than shown may cause starting and/or performance problems it may also damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of the fuel system. Engine damage or performance problems that result from using a fuel with percentages of ethanol or methanol greater than shown above are not covered under the Warranty”

Sourcing

Recoil Start

• A Northern Tool+Equipment Listing for the Recoil Start Version of the GX160 ( ‘’’~430 USD as of this edit’’’ )

Electronic Start

• A Northern Tool+Equipment Listing for the Electonic Start Version of the Honda GX160 ( ‘’’~735 USD as of this edit’’’ )
  • Still has Recoil Start as a backup in case the Battery is dead etc

Internal Links

• Can be found in
  • Portable Generators
  • Portable Air Compressors
    • Such as the SS3J5.5GH-WB Single Stage Air Compressor
  • Engine Driven Pressure Washers

External Links

• The Official Honda Product Page on the GX160
• The 2019 Version of the Official Owner’s Manual for the GX120, GX160, and GX200
  • To Do:
    • Find out what the relation is between the Honda GX120 , Honda GX160 , and Honda GX200
    • Find out if the pre-2019 Models had different guidance on Air Filters/Fuel/Lubricating Oil specifications