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Title: Pressure washer engine help?
Post by: misterrartois on September 28, 2005, 04:29:27 pm

Hi Guys..wonder if anyone with  techno savvy can help?

My pressure washer is with a honda engine,it works fine..no probs good job etc..however the pressure pump is leaking some oil.again not really a problem..its negligible the loss,however ive noticed the oil has changed from the usual black colour to a horrible creamy colour...

The engine oil is fine..so no contamination there.....i just wonder if anyone has a clue why this is happening?

Title: Re: Pressure washer engine help?
Post by: preston powerblast on September 28, 2005, 08:10:22 pm

Is it a Karcher by any chance?
As mine does this when its in need of a new internal seal.
But if I am really busy and cant afford time out for the machine I just drain it and refill with new oil daily.
Its just a bit of water mixing with the oil and makes it a milky colour.

Title: Re: Pressure washer engine help?
Post by: misterrartois on September 30, 2005, 06:49:27 pm

Hi preston

Its not a Karcher..a copy tho with a cloned Honda engine.
An internal seal sounds about right..obviously waters getting in..i will drain before Monday.

Thanks for your help.

Title: Re: Pressure washer engine help?
Post by: preston powerblast on September 30, 2005, 09:09:08 pm

No problem, just keep on top of the oil, but it will only cost 30 quid to get it sorted.
I have mine serviced quite regular so when this happens I get it serviced.

Title: Re: Pressure washer engine help?
Post by: David_Lang on November 13, 2005, 11:03:20 pm

Hi

Oil going creamy white is usually a sign that water has mixed with the oil.  This means the pump seals are starting to wear out - it will gradually get worse.

Most pumps are easy to reseal DIY - has it got a mkers l;abel on?

Dave