Felix 145 #1 Posted May 10, 2019 What is the recommended engine oil to use in the 8hp Kohler? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,166 #2 Posted May 10, 2019 Straight 30 weight is best. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 18,129 #3 Posted May 10, 2019 Here we go again. Can't resist posting this! 1 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posifour11 723 #4 Posted May 10, 2019 I try to use Rotella straight 30. I'm by no means an expert. Just what I do. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,637 #5 Posted May 10, 2019 (edited) The brand is always the subject of debate.Single weight or multiweight is as well.One thing is not so much.Since these single cylinder aircooled engines have no oil filter, change the oil at 20 hour intervals.Hour meters are worth the trouble and expense to install. Edited May 10, 2019 by JAinVA 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,720 #6 Posted May 10, 2019 48 minutes ago, JAinVA said: change the oil Most important 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 3,265 #7 Posted May 11, 2019 I recommend the yellow slippery kind. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,791 #8 Posted May 11, 2019 (edited) I look for the highest API rating and go from there. But make sure it is a detergent oil. Edited May 11, 2019 by Retierd Wrencher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ike 75 #9 Posted May 12, 2019 Kawasaki SAE 30W I am using this in my 520’s and will also use it in my magnum 14hp when I do the next oil change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
