Home›Repair guides›Kohler›Change Engine Oil

Kohler TH16 / TH18 — Change Engine Oil

Maintenance · Lubrication system

For the Kohler TH16 / TH18, from the Kohler service manual.

Browse Kohler generators & specs →

Before you start

  • Drain oil while engine is still warm.

Procedure

  1. Clean areas around drain plug, dipstick, and oil fill cap.
  2. Remove one oil drain plug (either side of crankcase).
  3. Allow all oil to drain, then reinstall drain plug and torque to 13.6 N-m (10 ft. lb.).
  4. Remove oil fill cap and fill to 'F' mark on dipstick.
  5. Reinstall oil fill cap.

Specs & values

  • Drain plug torque: 13.6 N-m (10 ft. lb.)

Source: Kohler service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

More Kohler repair guides →