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Engine Oil Capacity · outboard
2.1 US qt (oil change) / 2.5 US qt (with oil-filter change)
From Honda BF40A/BF50A outboard — specs & service (from free OEM manual) · Source: Honda BF40A/BF50A Owner's Manual 31ZW4607
Engine Oil Grade · outboard
SAE 10W-30 recommended (4-stroke marine/automotive, API per manual)
From Honda BF40A/BF50A outboard — specs & service (from free OEM manual) · Source: Honda BF40A/BF50A Owner's Manual 31ZW4607
Gear Oil Capacity · outboard
0.43 US qt (~410 mL)
From Honda BF40A/BF50A outboard — specs & service (from free OEM manual) · Source: Honda BF40A/BF50A Owner's Manual 31ZW4607
Spark Plug · outboard
NGK DR7EA
From Honda BF40A/BF50A outboard — specs & service (from free OEM manual) · Source: Honda BF40A/BF50A Owner's Manual 31ZW4607
Spark Plug Gap · outboard
0.024-0.028 in (0.60-0.70 mm)
From Honda BF40A/BF50A outboard — specs & service (from free OEM manual) · Source: Honda BF40A/BF50A Owner's Manual 31ZW4607
Valve Clearance Cold · outboard
intake: 0.15 +/- 0.02 mm; exhaust: 0.23 +/- 0.02 mm
From Honda BF40A/BF50A outboard — specs & service (from free OEM manual) · Source: Honda BF40A/BF50A Owner's Manual 31ZW4607

Honda BF-Series Carburetor Cleaning

## When to suspect the carbs Honda BF-series four-strokes (especially BF8–BF90 carbureted ...

HondaBF-seriesfour-stroke outboard
2026-07-05 · 1 views
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