Big Jake 18 #1 Posted August 22, 2012 On the older Kohler engine.The dip stick is on a pipe plug.My? is do I turn the plug all the way in to check the oil level or till the bottom of the plug hits the block Thanks Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #2 Posted August 22, 2012 I have always checked them assuming the plug it threaded in tight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #3 Posted August 22, 2012 I prefer to check it with it not threaded in. this way I know it is full and a little over full will not do any damage IMHO Some say its not right, but it has always worked for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,131 #4 Posted August 22, 2012 kohler manuals say to rest the flat on the bottom of the plug on the engine block. dont thread it in at all.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #5 Posted August 22, 2012 :thumbs: to what the Aussie said. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Page 6 of the Kohler manual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,403 #6 Posted August 22, 2012 :text-yeahthat: The manual says rest it on the block. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fordiesel69 259 #7 Posted August 22, 2012 Agreed. Rest on block. 1/4 of a qt over full will also not hurt anything for oil burners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 617 #9 Posted August 23, 2012 Also use straight 30W in the older engines except maybe for winter use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
