Kohler TH16 / TH18 — Change Oil Filter
Maintenance · Lubrication system
For the Kohler TH16 / TH18, from the Kohler service manual.
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Procedure
- Clean areas around drain plug, oil filter, dipstick, and oil fill cap.
- Remove drain plug, drain all oil, reinstall and tighten to 13.6 N-m (10 ft. lb.).
- Remove old filter and wipe filter adapter with clean cloth.
- Prefill new filter with proper oil through threaded center hole.
- Wipe a drop of oil on rubber gasket.
- Hand tighten new filter clockwise until gasket contacts adapter, then 1/2 turn more.
- Fill engine with proper oil to 'F' mark; reinstall cap and dipstick.
- Start engine, check for leaks, recheck level.
Tools required
- Filter wrench Amazon
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Specs & values
- Oil filter torque: 5.6/9.0 N-m (50/80 in. 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.