notjustair
Well-known Member
This spring I bought a mower with a 16 horse flat head Kohler (Magnum). I don't know the exact model - it is tucked so far down I there I can't see anything (a Deines zero turn). It has electronic ignition so I know it isn't a dinosaur, but that's about it.
It runs well and never blows smoke of any kind under any condition. It doesn't leak and the exhaust is clean. It is using oil, though. It is down to the add line about every 6-8 hours. The previous owner said he never needed to add oil but I don't know what he used. I've never seen an engine keep the oil this clean. It is a replacement so I don't believe it has many hours on it. I know it was in there for the three years that the guy owned it.
I have always used straight 30 weight in anything smaller than a car or tractor. Is there a better option for this engine? I always thought I heard that they will use oil if you use multi-vis in them. Is that true? I don't believe it is wear, so I am wondering about the oil.
It runs well and never blows smoke of any kind under any condition. It doesn't leak and the exhaust is clean. It is using oil, though. It is down to the add line about every 6-8 hours. The previous owner said he never needed to add oil but I don't know what he used. I've never seen an engine keep the oil this clean. It is a replacement so I don't believe it has many hours on it. I know it was in there for the three years that the guy owned it.
I have always used straight 30 weight in anything smaller than a car or tractor. Is there a better option for this engine? I always thought I heard that they will use oil if you use multi-vis in them. Is that true? I don't believe it is wear, so I am wondering about the oil.