What oil to use in Kohler engines?
- Kohler L Head Engines K Series, M Series-
Use straight 30 weight oil.
With service class SG SH, SJ or higher oil of viscosity specified under “Oil Types".
- Kohler Overhead Valve Engines CS Series, CH Series, CV Series, KT Series (7000), LH Series, LV Series, RH Series, SH Series, SV Series, ZT Series, XT Series Engines-
Use 10W30 weight oil.
With service class SG SH, SJ or higher oil of viscosity specified under “Oil Types".
- Kohler Command PRO 999cc engines-
Kohler has tested and approved the use of 20W-50 oil in its Command PRO 999cc engines. It has been determined that oil consumption can be reduced by as much as 30% by switching from 10W30 to 20W50. 20W50 is now the recommended oil for most operating temperatures of the Command PRO 999cc engine.
