Mine is an 09 Cub LT-1046, since its breakin I have used Walmart 30W synthetic, at $4 / quart, and a Fram oil filter $4 (neither Cub or the engine manufacturers actualy make filters). As long as its SAE or API certified its good to use. Average cost I would estimate would be around $12. I alwready have an oil change pan I use on my car. Answer from CamelHairy on reddit.com
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Lawn Mower Oil, Lubricants and Fuel Additives | Cub Cadet US
Cub Cadet (14) Genuine Factory Parts (6) Genuine Parts (8) Hydro-Gear® (2) Kawasaki (1) Kohler (8) Apply · Reset Filters · Quickview · SAE 10W-30 Engine Oil - 32 oz · Item#: 490-000-C044 · From $9.53 MSRP · Add to Cart · In Stock · Quickview · SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil - 20 oz ·
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SAE 10W-30 Engine Oil - KH-25-357-65-S | Cub Cadet US
SAE 10W-30 Engine Oil
Kohler 25 357 65-S 10W-30 Universal Synthetic-Blend Premium Oil is a great investment for helping to keep your engine protected. Use this semi-synthetic oil in gasoline fuel engines, Kohler engines and overhead valve engines. This is also a diesel engine oil so it can be used in diesel powered engines. Synthetic motor oil is a smart choice for fuel economy.
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Mine is an 09 Cub LT-1046, since its breakin I have used Walmart 30W synthetic, at $4 / quart, and a Fram oil filter $4 (neither Cub or the engine manufacturers actualy make filters). As long as its SAE or API certified its good to use. Average cost I would estimate would be around $12. I alwready have an oil change pan I use on my car. More on reddit.com
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What OIL for MODEL 129 with Kohler Engine ??? - Cub Cadet Collectors dot com
For nearly a hundred years, I have ... these engines are extremely particular as to which oil should be used. Thank you. ... I change my oil every spring no matter what. I use a brand name synthetic or synthetic blend, whatever may be on sale in mid march when I change it. I Also spike with MMO. ... First and Last Name: Paul R. Bell · Location: Louisville, KY, where all your IH built Cub Cadets were born ... Kohler says to use ... More on cubcadetcollectors.com
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May 10, 2013
Help me choose an oil! - Cub Cadet Riding Mower (Kohler KT745 26HP Twin) | BobIsTheOilGuy
Would like one oil to use year round. Mower is a Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 D with a Kohler KT745 26hp twin. These are Kohler's recommendations. It's an interesting chart to say the least, especially with their 300 Hour 10w-50 scheme. I have no intentions of going anywhere near that long between service. ... HPL Small Engine ... More on bobistheoilguy.com
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Oil Recommendation For New Kohler | BobIsTheOilGuy
Hi just bought a new cub cadet pro Z with a 27hp Kohler Confidant engine. I was planning on doing the first oil change with 10W-30 Rotella T5 and a wix oil filter. The book calls for a 10w-30 or a straight 30 wt. Should I consider something else...or am i on the right track? Thanks. More on bobistheoilguy.com
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Kohler Engine Oil - TractorByNet
February 2, 2021 - Has roughly 400 hours of use after 10 seasons with an oil change each season (averaging 40 hrs use). I have used the Kohler brand 10W30 oil (conventional) as recommended by Kohler for the Command Engine without any problems at all.
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Premium 4-Cycle Lawn Mower Engine Oil - 490-000-C025 | Cub Cadet US
Premium 4-Cycle Lawn Mower Engine Oil
Specially formulated for Lawn Tractors, Zero-Turn Mowers, Walk-Behind Mowers, Power Washers and Generators with 4-cycle air-cooled gasoline engines. Contents include one 20 oz. SAE 30 engine oil bottle. For all four seasons of the year, easy starts in cold weather. Increased oxidation protection resulting in less varnish and sludge. Formula designed with anti-wear additives that extend equipment life.
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Kohler 300 Hour Extended Life Oil Change Kit (2 Quart+ Filter) - KH-25-850-02-S | Cub Cadet US
Kohler 300 Hour Extended Life Oil Change Kit (2 Quart+ Filter)
The Kohler 300 Hour Oil Change Kit triples the oil change interval from 100 to 300 hours on Kohler gas engines. This oil change kit has a 3x longer life, extending oil changes while providing ideal engine protection in all-seasons and all-temperatures. For 5400, 6600 and 7000 Series, 7500 Series EFI, KS530-595, KT610-620, KT715-745, EKT730-750; Courage Single and Courage Twin, SV470-620, SV710-740. Confidant, Confidant EFI, ZT710-740, EZT725-750; Command, Command PRO, Command PRO EFI, CV11-16, CV17-25, CV430-493, CH11-16, CH18-25, CH410-450, CV620-752, ECV630-749, CH620-752, ECH630-749. AEGI
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Engine Maintenance Kits | Cub Cadet US
Kohler and Kawasaki kits for XT1, XT2, XT3 models and Ultima series Zero-Turn models. Can't find the exact part you need? Use our Parts Diagrams Tool to lookup the engine parts for your Cub Cadet or our Part Finder to make sure you're getting the right parts for your machine.
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Cub Cadet 32 oz. SAE 10W-30 Premium 4-Cycle Engine Oil 490-000-C044 - The Home Depot
Cub Cadet 32 oz. SAE 10W-30 Premium 4-Cycle Engine Oil 490-000-C044
Clean oil is essential for maximum engine performance. It helps to lubricate and keep the engine cool, so your outdoor power equipment can keep running strong. Cub Cadet Genuine Parts oil is designed to meet the exact engineering and material specifications of your Cub Cadet outdoor power equipment engine. Extend your engine life and ensure peak performance by always using Cub Cadet Genuine Parts.
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Cub Cadet Lawn Mower Oil Change Kit for Select Models at Tractor Supply Co
The Cub Cadet oil change kit is for use with many Cub Cadet riding mowers with Kohler engines. The oil change kit includes two quarts of SAE 10W-30 engine oil, one Kohler oil filter and a reusable easy-drain oil pan.
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Cub Cadet 20 oz. SAE 30 Premium 4-Cycle Engine Oil 490-000-C025 - The Home Depot
Cub Cadet 20 oz. SAE 30 Premium 4-Cycle Engine Oil 490-000-C025
Clean oil is essential for maximum engine performance. It helps to lubricate and keep the engine cool, so your outdoor power equipment can keep running strong. Cub Cadet Genuine Parts oil is designed to meet the exact engineering and material specifications of your Cub Cadet outdoor power equipment engine. Extend your engine life and ensure peak performance by always using Cub Cadet Genuine Parts.
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Engine oil on 23hp Kohler Courage | My Tractor Forum
October 17, 2012 - You would be well served to use a 10w-30 engine oil. The variable viscosity is helpful through cold temperatures as well as through warm-up. ... A quality dino 10w-30 oil will do fine. with new filter, will prolly take 2-3 qts.
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Oil Change Kit - 490-950-C042 | Cub Cadet Canada
The model number is 11 characters long and printed on the left side of the Product Identification Label · Characters can include numbers, letters or hyphens. ... Includes two quarts of Premium SAE 10W-30 Oil, one Kohler...
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What OIL for MODEL 129 with Kohler Engine ??? - Cub Cadet Collectors dot com
May 10, 2013 - Location: Louisville, KY, where all your IH built Cub Cadets were born ... As per the Kohler Engines K-Series engine manual, it should be a, quote: "high-quality detergent oil of API (American Petroleum Institute) Service Class SF or SG." end quote.
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Lawn Mower Oil and Lubricants | Cub Cadet CA
And keep your engine running smoothly with in-season fuel treatments. A clean fuel system results in improved performance and off-season stabilizers keep fuel fresh during storage. Cub Cadet has the oil for 2- and 4-stroke engines, plus lubricants and grease for all your power equipment.
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BobIsTheOilGuy
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Help me choose an oil! - Cub Cadet Riding Mower (Kohler KT745 26HP Twin) | BobIsTheOilGuy
February 25, 2024 - Im guessing you live in Ontario which gets as cold as -30 C - +30 C . ( Wide Range ) . From the chart it says Kohler 10w50 will work in your location . I dont understand how a 5w30 is only good between - 20 C --- + 32 C ... Amsoil small engine ...
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Oil Recommendation For New Kohler | BobIsTheOilGuy
May 10, 2020 - The only real difference is that I personally would not run T5 in one of my gas powered cars. ... If your dipstick is Cub Cadet yellow like mine is making it [censored] near impossible to see your oil level, I'd recommend Royal Purple just for the ease of checking the oil.
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TractorByNet
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Diesel Oil use in a Cub Cadet Kohler 25 HP engine . . . good, bad, or not the best ? - TractorByNet
March 8, 2016 - I would not hesitate to use 10W30 Rotella if I did not have access to the Kohler oil. It seems that since their Kohler branded oil is considered diesel rated oil that they think this is the way to go.