Miscellaneous 

What kind of oil does a 18 hp Kohler engine take?

Leia Doyle

What kind of oil does a 18 hp Kohler engine take?

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.

What kind of oil goes in Kohler Engine?

*Although 10W-40 engine oil is the recommended oil for most conditions, the oil viscosity may need to be changed to accommodate seasonal temperature changes. Using 20W-50 oil in higher ambient temperatures may reduce oil consumption.

How much oil does a Kohler Magnum 18 take?

Oil and Fuel With the filter, the MV18’s oil capacity is 2 quarts. Straight 30 weight oil is recommended, such as Kohler Magnum oil. Kohler doesn’t recommend SAE 10W-30 over 32 degrees Fahrenheit due to an increase in oil consumption. Use clean, unleaded gasoline, 87 octane or higher.

Is Kohler engine oil Synthetic?

Kohler Engine Oil and Filters. Kohler Pro 300-hour, extended life synthetic oil and filter provides unmatched protection for Walker Mowers equipped with Kohler engines. This 10W-50 fully-synthetic oil has a 3x longer life extending oil changes while providing ideal engine protection in all-seasons and all-temperatures.

Can I use full synthetic oil in my Kohler engine?

You can use synthetic oil in your Kohler engine but you need to use standard oil, 10W-30/SAE 30 or 5W-20/5W-30, in new or rebuilt engines for the first 50 hours of use before switching to synthetic oil.

How much oil does a 16 hp Kohler?

The oil capacity varies anywhere from 1 – 1.75 quarts. Add one quart and see where you are at on the dipstick. I recommend the Kohler Magnum oil, in SAE 30 for all temperatures above 32 degrees F.

What is 30 weight motor oil?

SAE 30 oil is a motor oil that has been given a viscosity rating of 30 by the Society of Automotive Engineers, according to AA1Car Automotive Diagnostic Help Center. Motor oils typically have ratings from 0 to 50.

What oil goes in a 24 hp Kohler engine?

Kohler recommends 10W-30 oil for its engines, including Command, Command Pro, CS, Courage, Aegis and Triad OHC engines, when the piece of equipment is in an environment where the temperature is above 32 degrees F.