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11-24-2012, 12:18 AM #1
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oil type recomended for my kohler 18 hp magnum
looking for suggesting on oil type & brand for my kohler engine & oil filter.it is one of the older kohler engines. thanks for your help
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11-24-2012, 09:03 AM #2
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Re: oil type recomended for my kohler 18 hp magnum
This might help: http://www.kohlerengines.com/onlinec.../52_590_02.pdf. Is this the engine you have??
Here is a snapshot of the manual and what you are looking for (if it is the correct engine):
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11-25-2012, 05:10 AM #3
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11-25-2012, 12:51 PM #4
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Re: oil type recomended for my kohler 18 hp magnum
Hi
Is this a gas or diesel engine and what temp do you use this engine in depends on oil weight for the temp you use it. I think i would go with what kohler advises to use for this engine. And welcome aboard :
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11-25-2012, 01:55 PM #5
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Re: oil type recomended for my kohler 18 hp magnum
It's a gas engine and according to Kohler they are a Retired model. Kohler recommends a high quality detergent oil, a straight 30 weight, SG.SH.SJ or higher and 10w30 is not recommended above 32 degrees F. and should be changed every 50 hrs w/filter. If you use the 10w30 Kohler recommends change interval of 25hrs.
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11-25-2012, 03:03 PM #6
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Re: oil type recomended for my kohler 18 hp magnum
It is an air cooled gasoline engine... and if you bother to check out engine oils... You will discover the reason I recommend Diesel rated synthetic engine oil...
... OP's post, "looking for suggesting on oil type & brand"
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11-25-2012, 07:47 PM #7
I agree with Kenny I use t6 in everything and wix fitters on everything but my my race mower with a 20hp Briggs I use a napa gold only because I get them for free.
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11-27-2012, 10:31 AM #8
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Re: oil type recomended for my kohler 18 hp magnum
thanks for the welcome; i will use the t6 & wix filter sounds like a good product
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11-27-2012, 03:09 PM #9
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Re: oil type recomended for my kohler 18 hp magnum
I think if you do what the manual says and change the oil every 50 hours as recommended T6 is a waste of money. Regardless if you use the T6 or a high quality detergent, straight 30 weight oil at fifty hours it's dirty and needs to be changed and to that end IMO the T6 is not cost effective.
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11-27-2012, 11:40 PM #10
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Re: oil type recomended for my kohler 18 hp magnum
will this t6 hold up under high heat ? I cut grass several times this summer in a 100 + temp which makes the engine run even hotter. not much choice when it is that hot every day
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