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Honda hs520 oil leak -first start of season

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#1 ·
Hi, I have a Honda HS520 snowblower. Started it up first time before first snow and let it run. No problem. It snowed and I started it up and was using it (in some dense slushy snow) and started noticing oil patches on the concrete. I did tip to one side once (to loosen the densely pack shoot) before noticing the oil. Could this be the cause?
Also I stopped it, let it sit for a few minutes and opened the oil cap- it seemed watery and poured out a bit.
Any suggestions at all are appreciated!
 
Discussion starter · #3 ·
Sorry Rob, I am new here! I will update my info- I am in NW Indiana about 30 minutes from Chicago. Got our first snow last night and still coming!
Not milky, just thin? I thought I should be able to open the cap without it spilling out (should only be full to level, right?) but maybe it was expanded due to the recent heat?
If my tipping it was the issue it should probably not leak after siting for 24 hours?
I also came down my curb hard (couldn't see it!) but the bar in back keeps the engine safe. Thought it might have broken something loose.
Thanks for your thoughts!
 
Discussion starter · #5 ·
Rob, I let it dry off and started it up to see if I could find any leaks and it does appear as though there is a very slow drip coming from beneath the engine. Also, after letting it cool down a bit and opening the dip stick cap, the oil came streaming out agin. Not creamy, just thin and runny. Can water get into my oil if it sits all summer? Should I start with changing my oil and go from there?
I appreciate your reading my posts and throwing some educated ideas at me.:)