The Kohler ECV940-0001 is a 1 L 2-cylinder engine. It powers generator sets from Kohler, including the ECV940 and ECV980. It holds 1.9 L (0.5 gal) of oil and 2.6 L (0.7 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: Kohler ECV940-0001
Part of the Kohler ECV940 engine family — 2 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 1.9 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 2.6 L |
| Displacement | 0.999 L |
| Cylinders | 2 |
Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the Kohler ECV940-0001.
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Air Cleaner Element | — | 150 hr | find | |
| Fuel filter | — | find | |||
| Oil filter | KOHLER PRO Extended Life Oil Filter | — | 300 hr | find | |
| Belt | — | find | |||
| Coolant | Oil Level Dipstick and Fill | 100.0 hours | — | 100 hr | |
| Coolant filter | — | find | |||
| Oil | KOHLER PRO 10W-50 Synthetic Oil | 300.0 hours | — | 300 hr |
Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.
The Kohler ECV940-0001 engine has an oil capacity of 1.9 liters.
The Kohler ECV940-0001 has a displacement of 0.999 liters with 2 cylinders.
The Kohler ECV940-0001 powers 2 generator set(s), including Kohler ECV940, Kohler ECV980.
The Kohler ECV940-0001 oil change interval is every 300 hours.
A commonly reported issue on generators using the Kohler ECV940-0001 is: Throttle Position Sensor Circuit Low Voltage or Open.