Lubrication System - Kohler 6EKOD Service Manual

2.2 Lubrication System

Use oil that meets the American Petroleum Institute
(API) classification of CD or CF. Using an unsuitable oil
or neglecting an oil change may result in damage and a
shorter engine life. Figure 2-1 shows the recommended
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) viscosity
designation for given operating temperature ranges.
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40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0
SAE 10W*
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SAE 20W*
SAE 10W- -30**
SAE 10W- -40**
SAE 15W- -40 **
SAE 5W- -30 ***
SAE 5W- -40 ***
SAE 0W- -30 ***
SAE- - Grade
Figure 2-1 Engine Oil Selection
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5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
SAE 30*
SAE 40*
SAE 10W- -60**
SAE 15W- -40 **
SAE 20W- -60 **
* Mineral base
** Semi- -synthetic base
*** Synthetic base
Note: Failure to observe the oil specifications may
cause inadequate lubrication/oil pressure and
cold-starting difficulties.
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