Please help! Gas in Oil

[HondaR12X400ex]

I have a 05 Honda R12x with about 30 hours I bought last July as a left over. Changed the oil in August and rode it a few times before winterizing it with no problems. After unwinterizing it this year I started it up and it was making a metal to metal grinding noise. Since it is still under warranty, I took it to Sport Honda in Metuchen, NJ and was told that there was 4 quarts too much oil in it and the engine needs to be rebuilt. This is impossible because the waverunner only holds 5qts and there is no way we only pumped out 1 qt.

After bringing it home. I checked the oil and it smells like gas. It also appears to be watered down. I topped the gas tank off before winterizing it and there seems to be a good amount of gas missing. I believe that the gas is getting into the oil somehow and Honda is trying to make it look like its my fault because the waverunner is still under warranty.

Anyone have a similar problem? I'd like to take it to somewhere else because I haven't heard anything good about this dealership. If you have any advice on what could be wrong or where to take it, I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks.

 

[MrNobody13]

Re: Please help! Gas in Oil

If it is under warranty, take it somewhere else. I hate to say it, but play dumb. Most dealers are going to treat you that way anyways. See what they come back with.

MrN.

 

[Jeff Walkowiak]

Re: Please help! Gas in Oil

very common issue with honda the injectors leak fuel in the oil and the dealer should know that ,, it is a item that should be covered by the warranty,, do a little research on the problem,, and print it out then contact honda.