The Secret to Long Engine Life: Advice from the Experts on Maintaining KOHLER Engine
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Expert Mr. Narender Singh Kamboj discusses the best practices for extending the
life of, and achieving optimal performance of your engine.
Have a question about KOHLERengines?
We've compiled a list of common questions and answers below for Maintenance of
KOHLER engine:
1.
What can I do to
maximize the life of my engine?
To keep your engine
operating at peak performance, be sure to perform proper maintenance for each
of the following areas, as outlined in your owner's manual:
·
Air filter
·
Oil (and filter)
· Cooling system (including the flywheel fan, cooling fins,
and any radiators or oil coolers)
2.
What fuel is recommended
for my engine?
Gasoline
Use unleaded regular gasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of 87 or higher. If you are required to use oxygenated fuel, blends containing a maximum of 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE are acceptable. Fuels with higher concentrations and methanol blends are not recommended.
Use unleaded regular gasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of 87 or higher. If you are required to use oxygenated fuel, blends containing a maximum of 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE are acceptable. Fuels with higher concentrations and methanol blends are not recommended.
Diesel
Use the same type of diesel fuel as used in cars (EN 590 for E.U. - ASTM D975 regulation - S 15 for U.S). Use of other types of fuel could damage the engine. Do not use dirty diesel fuel or mixtures of fuel and water since this will cause serious engine faults. When operating the engine in ambient temperatures lower than 0 degrees Celsius, use suitable low temperature fuel normally available from fuel distributors.
Use the same type of diesel fuel as used in cars (EN 590 for E.U. - ASTM D975 regulation - S 15 for U.S). Use of other types of fuel could damage the engine. Do not use dirty diesel fuel or mixtures of fuel and water since this will cause serious engine faults. When operating the engine in ambient temperatures lower than 0 degrees Celsius, use suitable low temperature fuel normally available from fuel distributors.
3.
What blends of gasoline
may I use in my Kohler Engine?
Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl
alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline by volume) is approved as a fuel for KOHLER
engines. Other gasoline/alcohol blends including E20 and E85 are not to be used
and are not approved. Any failures resulting from use of these fuels will not
be warranted.
4.
What oil should I use?
Recommendations vary for
each engine type based on engine and operating temperature. Please consult your
owner’s manual for oil recommendations.
5.
Can I use synthetic oil?
Synthetic oils meeting
the classifications listed in your owner's manual may be used; however, you
should still perform oil changes at the recommended intervals. To allow the
piston rings to seat properly, we recommend operating a new or rebuilt engine
for at least 50 hours on standard oil before switching to synthetic oil.
6.
How much oil goes in my
engine?
Due to possible
variations within a model series, we recommend that you rely on your actual
dipstick readings. Add oil of the proper type up to the "F" or
"FULL" mark on the dipstick. Your owner's manual can provide you with
more specific information.
7.
Can I use additives in
my engine?
We do not recommend
using additives or cleaners in the oil or fuel system. Air-cooled engines
operate at higher temperatures than liquid-cooled automotive engines, and
additives developed for automotive use may not perform properly at higher
temperatures.
In addition, oil
additives can prematurely break down, altering the properties of the oil and
leading to extensive internal damage or failure. Fuel system cleaning additives
have a tendency to separate and turn acidic, causing damage to fuel system
components. We do, however, recommend a fuel stabilizer during periods of
non-use (one month or more) to retard fuel deterioration.
Professional Help
The following are all the
maintenance tips for Kohler Engine. If you need t an expert to inspect the
Kohler Engine and set it right. Then Power Maker is Kohler Engine Service provider as
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