Kohler Oil Filter Alternatives?

[jeepman3071]

I like to make sure I get 3614 type filters with a quality silicone anti-drain back valve. I find that if I don't, since it might go weeks without being started, the oil will often drain from the filter back into the sump and read high the next time I use the mower. It can't be great for the motor to have to refill an oversized filter at every cold startup.

Which is why I caution those who want to put an even larger PH3600 sized filter on a small engine.

I can’t remember the YouTube channel, but the outdoor power equipment guy with bad teeth has a video of how the wrong filter can ruin a Kohler engine.

Yeah I saw that video, the issue was that specific Kohler engine has an odd oil filter set up with a stand pipe on the filter mount. The wrong filter will cause the standpipe to seat inside the filter and cut off any oil flow, ruining the engine.

 

[53' Stude]

I’d run a Wire backed endurance filter

 

[Chris142]

ph3614. look for the orange valve

 

[53' Stude]

I’d run a Wire backed endurance filter

 

[jeepman3071]

OP is there room for a slightly longer filter? If not an AC Delco PF2210 from Amazon will fit perfectly. If there is room for a slightly longer filter, a Fram PH3614 is a great replacement as well.

 

[Lawnman23]

I can’t remember the YouTube channel, but the outdoor power equipment guy with bad teeth has a video of how the wrong filter can ruin a Kohler engine.

 

[ripcord]

Ya'll know his teeth and hair are stage props, right? Kind of a weird shtick but it's a channel gimmick.

 

[Lawnman23]

I personally use a Fram TG3614 on my Kohler Command CV16S which has a vertical mount.

FRAM TG3614 Tough Guard® Oil Filter

Find technical specifications and vehicle applications for FRAM TG3614 Tough Guard Oil Filter. Engineered for either conventional or synthetic motor oils.

www.fram.com

~$7 at Wally World.

 

[Lawnman23]

Ya'll know his teeth and hair are stage props, right? Kind of a weird shtick but it's a channel gimmick.

Yep.

He and his sons do actually have a shop that is his business.

Taryl Fixes All - Small Engine Repair and YouTube Sensation

"Taryl Dactal" makes how-to YouTube videos both educational and side-splittingly entertaining.

www.greenindustrypros.com

 

[ZeeOSix]

Teryl Dactyl? He also has a video where he talks about how oil filters are really unnecessary on small engines.

On a broken in engine, if you change the oil very often then a filter (or filter efficiency) becomes less important. Only two ways to remove contaminated oil: 1) Filter it well, or 2) Dump the sump ... or do 1) + 2).

 

[Bellavita]

Ya'll know his teeth and hair are stage props, right? Kind of a weird shtick but it's a channel gimmick.

Hi Ripcord,
I'd say extremely weird. He's probably a wealth of knowledge on small engines but sadly it gets diminished with the shtick. Wish he'd just be himself.