Question 1

Does anyone have any tricks to getting this to seal without over tightening?

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make sure that the rubber seal from the old filter comes off with the old filter when you remove it. occaissionally the rubber seal will stick on the mounting surface, especially if it is a first time change. once you have checked that , pour a little splash of NEW oil onto the new filter a little can go inside but you are doing this so you can put your index finger in the oil that sits on top and then smear it around in a complete circle covering all of the new oil filter's rubber seal. now you are ready to put on the new filter. hand tighten and then turn one quarter turn more. i have been doing this for 40 years and never had one leak yet. other advice- buy an oil filter pliers like this - https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-5866-12-Inch-Filter-Pliers/dp/B000NPR33O don't waste your money on other kinds of oil filter wrenches

Question 2

Will this work in place of the 28 050 01 ?  Thanks

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These are the cross reference dimensions of the 28-050-01 by Wix filters:Part Number:	57035UPC Number:	765809570351Style:	Spin-On Lube FilterService:	LubeType:	Full FlowMedia:	PaperHeight:	2.305 (59)*Outer Diameter Top:	2.923 (74)*Outer Diameter Bottom:	Closed:Thread Size:	3/4-16By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI:	8Anti-Drain Back Valve:	YesBeta Ratio:	2/20=20/41Burst Pressure-PSI:	275Max Flow Rate:	7-9 GPMNominal Micron Rating:	32Operating Temp. (min):	0Operating Temp. (max):	0Capacity:	0Filter Area:	0These are the cross reference dimensions of the 12-050-01:Part Number:	51056UPC Number:	765809510562Style:	Spin-On Lube FilterService:	LubeType:	Full FlowMedia:	PaperHeight:	2.707 (69)*Outer Diameter Top:	2.921 (74)*Outer Diameter Bottom:	Closed:Thread Size:	3/4-16By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI:	8-11Anti-Drain Back Valve:	YesBeta Ratio:	2/20=6/20Burst Pressure-PSI:	325Max Flow Rate:	7-9 GPMNominal Micron Rating:	21Operating Temp. (min):	0Operating Temp. (max):	0Capacity:	0Filter Area:	0They appear to have very similar qualities, but I think the 12-050-01 (Wix 51056) is slightly taller and has a better micron rating (meaning it will filter smaller particles,) but calling Kohler directly at 800.544.2444 would probably be the best way to make sure.

Question 3

Are these kohler filters? the picture has none of the printing on them like my oem kohler filter does.

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The box mine came in says Kohler 12 050 01-S on it and is bar coded, so I presume it is a Kohler filter.  There are no markings on the filter itself.  I presume the "S" indicates it is a slightly shorter filter which allows it to fit on the engine I have that has a side-mounted filter that just fits against the mower frame.  I have had no problem with the filter fit or operation.

Question 4

Will this model (12 050 01) substitute for 52 050 02?  I thought I ordered the right #, but I received this part instead.

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the Kohler engine manual  shows that you could have either. the12050 01s is 2 1/2 in.  the 52 050 02 s is 3 3/8 in, I think it depends on whether you have clearancefor the longer filter. I stayed with the original number to be safe.

ASIN	B000O3LNMW
Automotive Fit Type	Vehicle Specific Fit
Brand Name	Stens
Compatible with Vehicle Type	Tractor
Customer Reviews	4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (4,398)
Global Trade Identification Number	00087206429903
Item Dimensions	8.4 x 8.3 x 8.1 centimeters
Item Weight	36 g
Manufacturer	Kohler
Manufacturer Part Number	12 050 01-S
Material Type	Plastic
Model Number	055-105
Number of Items	1
OEM Equivalent Part Number	KH1205008 KH-12-050-01-S1 GY20577 CC-12-050-08 AM125424 98020 842502 747303 70820 531307393 5021144X1 24604 21397200 21397200 12 050 08 12 050 01-S1 12 050 01-S 12 050 01-S 12 050 01 8200204 063-5400-00 32009 PR3033002 PH2814 PH2814 PH10960 OF-186 MS-1932 KO16 KH-205001 KH-205001 KH205001 K1205001 B1OF286 987521 859348 83-504 83-404 83-284 7916 7-07114 7-07114 63-3000 59843 5980059 578416804 51056…
Outside Diameter	3 Inches
Part Interchange Info	oem
Product Grade	Replacement Part
Thread Size	3/4" -16
UPC	074994327504 087206429903
Unit Count	1 Count

Stens KOHLER 12 050 01-S Engine Oil Filter For CH18 - CH25 And CV18 - CV25,Brown/A

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