Cubcadet 54" cut kohler 24hp 7000 motor

[dslofti]

I was reading in the owners manual and recommends 10w30 but you can use 30wt above 50 something degrees which I won't be mowing in that cool of weather. I used mobil super 10w30 and purlator filter I've got bout 10 hours on the oil and it's down middle ways on dip stick. I'm think about putting a 30wt oil either supertech or kohler oil.which would you use or keep what I got in it? Thanks

 

[R80RS]

The OEM change interval is 50 hours, so I would not change now, just add to top off and keep going on the current oil.

The Kohler brand oil I've seen is expensive. Supertech would be a good substitute. Another excellent low cost oil for your Kohler is Rotella T5 10w-30, about $16 per gallon at Walmart. No worries about running 50 hours on T5.

 

[Merkava_4]

There's a mower shop in town that will sell you any Pennzoil you want as long as it's HD30.

 

[bubbatime]

SuperTech SAE30 should cut down on consumption. And so will using synthetic 10W30. I'd try synthetic 10W30 first and see how you like it.

 

[Lubener]

If you are mowing in warm weather, use the straight 30, there is no advantange going with a multi weight. Supertech is what I use.

 

[NH73]

Originally Posted By: Lubener
If you are mowing in warm weather, use the straight 30, there is no advantange going with a multi weight. Supertech is what I use.


I disagree, your multi weight is still thinner at start up than straight weight is. You will still have better start up protection. Going synthetic or even a 15w40 would be better than a straight weight oil.

 

[Lubener]

Originally Posted By: NH73
Originally Posted By: Lubener
If you are mowing in warm weather, use the straight 30, there is no advantange going with a multi weight. Supertech is what I use.


I disagree, your multi weight is still thinner at start up than straight weight is. You will still have better start up protection. Going synthetic or even a 15w40 would be better than a straight weight oil.


At lower temps, you are correct but at summer temps I do not believe using straight 30 would be an issue. At 70+ degrees, it flows very easily, doubtful that any part would be starved for oil .Oil consumption would decrease as well.