Kohler XT650 oil type and capacity

GarageDex's data from Kohler's own published specs: the Kohler XT650 takes SAE 30 oil (20 oz (0.60 L) refill, about 0.63 US qt).

Shop SAE 30 oil The spec in the Kohler XT650 manual

Key takeaways

  • Oil capacity: 20 oz (0.60 L) refill, about 0.63 US qt. Add it in stages and stop at the dipstick's full mark rather than pouring the whole amount at once.
  • Every value on this page is quoted from Kohler's own manual or spec page, linked beside it.
Kohler XT650 maintenance specs
ItemSpecFrom the manual
Engine oilSAE 30Viscosity is chosen by air temperature from the manual chart (5W-30, 10W-30, SAE 30); other detergent oils of API service class SJ or higher are acceptable“5W-30 10W-30 SAE 30” source
Oil capacity20 oz (0.60 L) refill, about 0.63 US qt“(149 cc) 20 oz. (0.60 L)” source
Spark plug gap0.03 in (0.76 mm)“0.03 in. (0.76 mm)” source
Fuelunleaded, octane 87 (R+M)/2 or higher (RON 90 minimum)“Octane rating of 87 (R+M)/2 or higher.” source

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Sources: Kohler XT650, XT675, XT775 Owner's Manual 14 590 22 (PDF), Kohler XT Series Service Manual 14 690 01 (PDF). If your unit's own manual or label differs, follow it.