First Oil Change

[zplugger]

I just got the Scag Liberty with the Kohler 22hp engine and now have 9 hours on it. I need to change oil and filter, can I use syn oil? Can I use Mobile 1 oil in it? Should I use 10w 40 oil?
Thanks for any suggestions on this, such a great mower.

 

[Honest Abe]

hot climate SAE 20W-50 or SAE 10W-30 cooler climate

 

[Auto Doc's]

I recommend conventional 10W-30 for at least the first 50 hours of use to ensure complete break-in, then switch over to synthetic.

 

[hlw49]

Kohler has a 300, hour extended life 10W-50 synthetic oil.

 

[MParr]

You can use whatever oil you like as long as it meets Kohler's minimum requirements and change at the recommended intervals. I use all sorts of oil in my Kohler engine. I've run 10W40 motorcycle oil, 15W40 diesel oil, and a mixture of leftover oils.

 

[zplugger]

Having trouble finding Kohler 12 050 01 filter, a
everybody has the 12 050 01 S filter. Is it ok to use the S model?
Should I look for a different band?

 

[ILENGINE]

Having trouble finding Kohler 12 050 01 filter, a
everybody has the 12 050 01 S filter. Is it ok to use the S model?
Should I look for a different band?

Same filter. Kohler/Rehlko just added S to the end of all their part numbers.

 

[Honest Abe]

Having trouble finding Kohler 12 050 01 filter, a
everybody has the 12 050 01 S filter. Is it ok to use the S model?
Should I look for a different band?

ACDelco GM Original Equipment PF2210 Engine Oil Filter​

there are much better deals out there is you just cross reference the Kohler # and shop around...
$25 for a simple filter is ludicrous.....

 

[MParr]

FRAM PH8172
STP S3512
If you have room (length), a FRAM TG3614, Motorcraft FL-910s, Microgard Select MSL 51348, AC Delco PF53, Super Tech ST3614.

 

[hlw49]

The s as far as I know mean it is a single part and nothing to do with the quality of the filter.