How to Change the Oil on a Honda Generator

In this video, a Weingartz expert explains how to change the oil on a Honda Generator EU2000i.
Safety precautions - Before performing any repair or maintenance on a generator:
• Turn fuel valve on top of the fuel cap to off - prevents any spilling, any leakage or fire as the machine spills
Tools you’ll need:
• Flathead screwdriver
• Oil drain pan
• Rag
• Quart of Honda’s 10w 30
Here’s what to do:
• Run the generator to an operating temperature in order to ensure that everything drains properly, and you get a faster drain when you’re draining the oil
• Use the flathead screwdriver to access the oil. Remove the access panel on the side
• In the bottom left hand corner, you will see a cap, which also acts as an oil dipstick, oil fill, and oil drain
• To drain the oil, remove the cap
• Tip the generator on its side and let the oil flow out into a drain pan
• Once it’s done draining, tip the machine back upright and use your rag to clean up any excess oil that spilled on the housing
• Refill the generator with Honda 10w 30, they recommend 13.58 ounces to fill the machine or fill the machine up to the very top level of the threads
• Once you fill the machine to the proper level, push the dipstick in until it’s at the threads and pull it back out to see where the oil level is on the stick
• Once you have the right oil level, screw the cap back into the threads
• Again, use you rag and make sure any excess oil is cleaned off the generator before you put that access cover back on
• Put the access panel back on
• Turn the generator on, choke all the way to the on position, and turn the fuel valve back on
• Start the generator and let it warm up for 10 to 15 seconds and then take the choke off
• You’ll notice a green light on the front of the generator - this light shows that the generator is making voltage
• The generator is equipped with a low oil alert so if you ever run the machine low on oil it will shut itself down to save the engine
• There is also a light on the front of the generator that indicates why the machine shut down
• If the oil is low you will see a red light
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[@patriotcustodian7777]

Why can’t everyone make videos and instructions as easy to understand as you do. Nice job on the video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@weingartz]

Thank you Eric.

[@jackorear2536]

Great video. No nonsense, straight to the point and easy to understand. Thanks!

[@sandramichaud8033]

This was made many years ago, but still necessary for people to watch and learn. You made this nice and easy.

[@isotope1967]

They are so much easier to start when warm lol. Good video!

[@ianzarczynski]

Nice, straight forward instructions.

[@weingartz]

Ian, glad you found this video helpful!

[@MichelBakhos]

Great I made a huge mess with the oil all over my work bench !! Great video

[@Chris-yy7qc]

Yeah, the design of those generators sucks... I cut myself a "ramp" out of an old plastic bottle, so the oil doesnt run all over the case anymore.

[@MichelBakhos]

Chris I’ll try that next time thanks 🙏

[@kevinjaye7267]

Excellent vid. I bought an after market pipe to extend at the drain . made it easier and less messy.

[@weingartz]

Thanks Kevin. Glad we could help!

[@timgiles9413]

Outstanding video on something so simple. Straight to the point :)

[@sizmasta]

Quick and straight to the point! Thx for sharing

[@jakienlen]

Great video. Short and to the point. Thanks.

[@weingartz]

Glad we could help! Thanks for watching!

[@skibbereen222]

Super video, presenter and just what I needed to know. Ty.

[@weingartz]

Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching!

[@rohanblues]

We have used the kzbin.infoUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y for probably 30 hours with our camper and it’s been great! The noise level is really only noticeable when running the AC and other appliances like the microwave, hair dryer, or coffee pot. It’s not huge like other ones and it has wheels so even at 90lbs, I can move it!

[@herminiovitorbrasil3396]

Another great video!

[@juliemiller7865]

Thank you so much for the help.

[@kubotamaniac]

Excellent video! Thanks!

[@weingartz]

Thanks for watching!

[@tishpeterson6838]

Thank you so much for this simple easy to follow video. Our generator (well used) was starting to sound terrible and really struggling. My hubby is away working, we live in the country so I don't have anyone local to help. Followed step by step and after leaving it to run outside for half an hour (making sure it didnt explode) it sounds soooo much better. My hubby is going to be stoked that 1. It sounds and seems to work better 2. I didn't blow the house up

[@scatteringthelightministries]

How often do you change the oil? Thanks for sharing.

[@DOLPHINLADYFOXandPUP]

I live in year round warm climate can I use 10w40 oil?

[@jeffreycodpdunbar3995]

What about the low speed jet 1:07

[@rafaelgomez1989]

great VIDEO !

[@weingartz]

Rafael, thanks for watching!

[@mikeash7428]

Good vid. Thanks

[@johnleedy2245]

Not sure what country your in but here in American, oil is sold by the quart which equals 32 ounces

[@oldvet9668]

Great video!! Thanks!!!

[@drums7398]

Thank you very much!

[@havardlee]

It seems like it left off the hard part, the reason why I watched this video. You can't see the level of the oil as your pouring it in. How do you get it to the fill point without overflowing and spilling? Tips or tricks for that was what I was looking for.

[@weingartz]

When adding oil to your machine, when the oil touches the threaded area you can stop adding oil. If the oil does not come too far past the threaded area, the oil will not overflow and spill. When adding oil, you can also use a funnel or a nipple cap bottle to add oil slowly instead of pouring it in directly from a bottle. This will help control the flow of the oil into the machine, also preventing you from overflowing.

[@scatteringthelightministries]

What does it mean if the engine is laboring?

[@nickelfrizz]

If it shows "low oil" can you just add oil or do you have to drain it? Also how should you dispose of the used oil?

[@weingartz]

Adding oil is fine if it shows low oil but you should still do your regular maintenance on schedule even if you have added new oil between changes. As for disposal, most oil change shops will take it or you can google where to take it in your area to be recycled. Hope that helps!

[@ravi77852]

How use oil quantity

[@no-damn-alias]

How many operating hours are recommend by Honda before changing the oil?

[@weingartz]

40 hours

[@no-damn-alias]

@@weingartz so little? That's every second day on constant use, when there's a blackout.

[@weingartz]

@@no-damn-alias 40 to 50 hours of use is the industry standard for gas-powered small engine equipment.

[@andynguyen4262]

After I turn off the choke my generator stops completely, do you know what can be causing this problem?

[@weingartz]

Andy, thanks for watching. It sounds like the jets are clogged. This can be resolved with a carburetor rebuild which is part of our generator tune-up package weingartz.com/Generator-Service. This will unclog the jets and allow your generator to stay running.

[@ducatim1563]

Great video but Honda or oil for 12oz is $4.70! What brands do you guys use?

[@weingartz]

We use Honda 10W30 and it costs $4.99.

[@ducatim1563]

Weingartz Whatever, Home Depot is $4.70. Still five dollars for 12oz is way too much. Good video, not trying to trash anything just looking for a good oil without spending a fortune

[@jedclampett6466]

Thanks

[@JoeMama827]

I don't know how I did it wrong, but my oil change was a disaster on par with the Exxon Valdez- oil everywhere. Also it smelled like there was gasoline in the oil.

[@weingartz]

You may want to check the carburetor and float. It's possible gas could be flowing out of the carburetor.

[@jack4burns]

thanks!!

[@michaelserrano7097]

Engine oil type?

[@weingartz]

SAE 10W-30

[@agonbojaxhiu7291]

how to store for long time generator how to do all in best way

[@มนตรีศรีพุฒทอง]

Work it

[@mrdirtwork6673]

Well goleeeeeeeeee

[@alejandrodelacruz5439]

Why dont you close up a bit its too far and hardly to see what you are doing

[@Chris-yy7qc]

I hate the design on these inverter generators. Changing the oil is always a big mess, because the oil is running down the side, below and into the generator...

[@weingartz]

They can be a bit of a pain but there are different options for making the change easier. We have seen some screw in tube funnels that seem to work well for both draining and refilling but unfortunately we do not sell them at our stores. I am sure with a little research into something like that you can find a kit that works for you. If that is too much of a hassle or you can't find what you need you can always bring it in and we will do it for you so you don't even have to worry about the mess at all.

[@worldbuyer1969]

Me not realizing he doesn’t care about oil splatter🤦 but I do…. Dohhh,

[@alittleofthisandalittleofthat]

Handa????

[@weingartz]

Laurie, thanks for watching! How may we help you with your generator?

[@agonbojaxhiu7291]

empty fuel change oil ect.... one video common

[@ToxicTeemoOCE]

it only takes 500ml to do an oil change, very cheap to do.

[@cretan911]

pardon me sir. are you a qualified tech-mechanic???

[@miketimes9625]

Really? How about showing us how you would drain the oil from the man size Honda in the right hand corner?

[@weingartz]

Review page 46 for instructions on how to change the oil in a EB5000X generator cdn.powerequipment.honda.com/pe/pdf/manuals/00X31Z238010.pdf