William Chatham 1 #1 Posted June 9, 2012 What is the best oil to put in an old k341 that has never been rebuilt and has alot of wear on it?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #2 Posted June 9, 2012 Straight 30 is what I use in all my Kohlers. Just pick your favorite brand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canam1991 2 #3 Posted June 9, 2012 straight 30 suggested and recommended Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,277 #4 Posted June 9, 2012 Yep, I agree with the first two posters. Straight 30 weight. Mike............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,976 #5 Posted June 9, 2012 Yep, I agree with the first two posters. Straight 30 weight. Mike............ With an ounce of MMO Van Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 723 #6 Posted June 9, 2012 If there is significant wear in the motor no oil will truely help... Kohler calls for striaght 30. Keep it topped off and change when applicable. Rebiuld or replace when the time comes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,976 #7 Posted June 9, 2012 If there is significant wear in the motor no oil will truely help... Kohler calls for striaght 30. Keep it topped off and change when applicable. Rebiuld or replace when the time comes. Well said. There is no such thing as a "rebuild in the can type oil or oil additive". The time for rebuilding my K-341 came about a week ago and it is in the machine shop now:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrc 958 #8 Posted June 9, 2012 i agree with everyone straight 30W oil. a good choice is rotella T oil. available at tsc for about $14.-15. a gallon. Rotella T is a diesel oil and is API graded for gas engines as well. because its primary use is diesel engines it contains high levels of zinc. zinc is an anti-wear additive. won't help with past wear issues but, will help that old kohler last as long as possible. regards mike in mass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
William Chatham 1 #9 Posted June 10, 2012 THNX everybody, gonna rebuild it as it started knocking a few days ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ree1man 2 #10 Posted June 10, 2012 I have a 1998 314-8, the tractor manual say's straight 30w, but the engine manual say's 10w30, I went with Quaker State 10w30 full synthetic, not sure if I did a good thing, or a bad thing ..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #11 Posted June 10, 2012 Well said. There is no such thing as a "rebuild in the can type oil or oil additive". In the early 70's I had a classmate that used "Liquid Overhaul" in his VW Beetle engine almost every week! (Really didn't help) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
