JamesC-120 204 #1 Posted August 7, 2013 Should a Kohler K301 use any oil at all? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illinilefttackle 399 #2 Posted August 7, 2013 Depends on its age and how it has been maintained-I completely rebuilt mine 5 years ago-and have not used any oil in between changes at all-Al Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,363 #3 Posted August 8, 2013 Many factors are involved in oil consumption. As stated, depending on the condition of the engine and how it was maintained, you could be burning oil if the rings are bad, losing oil if the seals or gaskets are bad, blowing oil out if the breather is clogged. My K241's (K301 block) don't use any oil from oil change to oil change (once per season). One engine is rebuilt, the other is 36 years old and never been rebuilt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesC-120 204 #4 Posted August 8, 2013 If my engine is burning oil will it loose any power? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,363 #5 Posted August 8, 2013 It is possible that if the rings are bad, you could loose power. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fordiesel69 271 #6 Posted August 10, 2013 A little oil consumption is not an issue if the engine does not knock. Certain brands of oil will "flash" off and appear to be consuming oil, when really it is just vaporizing out the breather vent. Not need for an overhaul as long as you dont; see clouds of blue smoke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #7 Posted August 12, 2013 i have a 414 that uses oil,my other 414 doesnt,the one that uses oil is a little weaker but still runs great so just keep an eye on the oil level if they use oil,but as stated if theres clouds of smoke time to see whats wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
