Oil & Fuel Oil Filter Cross

[Riddler]

I have a MTD Pro ZTR with 25 HP Kohler Command V-Twin. The Kohler oil filter number for this power plant is 12-050-01S (which apparently replaces the original 12-050-08). Where can I go to cross reference the Kohler filter with something (e.g., Fram) that would be more readily available locally? Better yet, anyone using a common automobile oil filter on this engine with success?

Finally, what grade(s) of oil can I run in this thing? The lowest winter temps barely crack freezing, and then, only on a handful of evenings each year.

 

[OldMachinist]

Filter numbers are
Fram PH8172
Baldwin B1410
Hastings LF302
Carquest 85056

 

[Riddler]

Thanks OM. If I can push my luck, what oil would you recommend I use in the thing?

 

[OldMachinist]

The Kohler Command manual says to use 10w30 at temps above 32F. I only use full synthetic oil in my Z Force 50 with a kohler 23hp twin.

 

[JTKub]

I run the equivalent to a Motorcraft FL400 filter on my Kohler Command 20 with room to spare on my machine. That's an option for you if you've got the room. I've also run various brands of 10w30 and Shell Rotella-T 5w40 oil. Purrs like on kitten on either.

Joel

 

[Riddler]

Great guys, thanks.