Honda gx160 oil contaminated with gasoline

[roadie]

I just checked my gx160s oil, and it was runny and smelled like gasoline. Whats happening?

 

[Russ2251]

Carb float/needle problem.

 

[roadie]

what does that mean

 

[landuse]

The needle in the carb is not seated properly. You will have to check it out and rectify

 

[Russ2251]

Check float for leaks.
Recommend removing float and give it a shake to verify that it is not filled with fuel.
If everything is correct there is no reason that needle/seat should leak.

 

[Doc Sprocket]

I concur. Popoff spec for that needle is typically up to 5psi, so there's no way this should be happening, pump or not.