Kohler Courage 26HP V-Twin Pro

[Honda2003]

What oil do you guys recommend in the Kohler Courage Pro 26HP V-Twin Pro engine? I will be changing it every season. Its on a craftsman lawn tractor with 54" deck. I'm in Arkansas so very hot and humid and some cold winters. Thanks!!

 

[Ramblejam]

 

[Honda2003]

Thanks for the quick reply. I might add the mower is still in awesome shape and was given to me. It has just over 600hrs on the engine. I know its been treated well. I have no idea what oil has been used previous but it looks good and smells good.

 

[R80RS]

10w-30 is specified for anything above 0F, which I assume describes Arkansas weather. OCI and FCI for your engine are both 100 hours, more frequent in severe service. I have a 14 HP Kohler and it has done great for 19 years (no mechanical problems, no unusual oil consumption) on 10w-30 M1 or Rotella T5.

 

[Rand]

Except T1 isn't rated for use in gasoline engines?

 

[Ramblejam]

Originally Posted By: Rand
Except T1 isn't rated for use in gasoline engines?


T1 was a SJ oil. However, SJ is no longer supported, so the rating was removed -- still perfectly acceptable for gas engine usage.

 

[walterjay]

I used 5W-30 full synthetic in mine. The synthetic formula reduced engine temperature noticeably on hot days. It greatly reduced engine run on after the machine was shut down from a hard long mow. Started great in sub freezing weather. And also reduced fuel consumption at full throttle. I used several different brands and they all performed the same.

Briggs and Stratton tested synthetic oil in their engines and in a lab found that the engines ran 10 degrees cooler when synthetic oil was put in them.

 

[bubbatime]

I'd use T1 no problem in a gas engine.

OP, get a 5 quart jug of synthetic store brand 10w30 and have several oil changes plus top off oil.

 

[Honda2003]

Does yours hold almost 2qts with the filter? Thats what I'm finding on line.

 

[tig1]

I use M1 10-30 in my Craftsman B&S 21 HP engine. Uses no oil and starts very well, even in colder temps. I change it every 1 1/2 years with a MC 910 oil filter.

 

[travlnman]

I have the same engine on a mower with 54" deck. I use Rotella T5 10w30. Mine only has about 170 hrs on it, but I change it every spring regardless of hours. Never uses a drop of oil, still looks like new at the end of the year.

 

[JR]

I have a few courage i do annual services on. One running M1 0w-30 / M1 filter, two cheapo hd30 and last two run pyb5/10w-30. All run good. The two on hd30 have the tappet brother's "click-n-clack"really talking at cold start.


-Harvey

 

[SwedishRider]

Amsoil ASE 10W-30/SAE 30: http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/mo...all-engine-oil/

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[mattwithcats]

Rotella T5 10W-30, and a Fram 3600 (or equivalent) filter, if it fits.
A Fram 3614 can be used if space is an issue...

Should take 64 ounces oil with the longer filter....

 

[bubbatime]

You'll be 100% happy with the performance of this oil for your winter or summer use conditions. Only $17.47/ 5 quarts at your local store.

 

[BigD1]

That SuperTech 10w-30 synthetic would be alright by me if I were to choose synthetics.

 

[Honda2003]

Thanks for all the replies. I will use 10-30 for sure. That Super Tech syn looks good. I been thinking on the Mobil 1 to.