Recent content by Shimmy1

After checking with another distributor, I will actually save $8.50 per gallon. I had already committed to 110 gallons from my local retailer, but another from about 40 miles away offered it for $13.50 per gallon, so I told them to get me 4 more drums. I am going to send in a couple of samples...

What is completely ridiculous to me is you can switch "billing companies" and get a cheaper rate. What a crock of crap. The electricity is coming down the same wires, from the same substation, from the same power-generating station. Prove me wrong.

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I get what you're saying, dn. The responding email stating what oils for what machines is the record you'd be looking for.

Tried that. I have been in contact with their oil headquarters in Inver Grove Heights, and what is published is as far as they will go. They claim verbally that it's as good as Cat Adv 10, and that's it. I can buy their "warranty" for $800 per machine. At that point, I'd be just as far ahead...

I'm not really sure exactly. Mainly just here asking opinions of you guys to see if I should be looking for more proof, like my title states. I have a guy that I consult with on oil matters. He says anything OEM is pretty much trustworthy, but he's not willing to give Cenex his blessing...

Thanks for the reply. Based on everything that I can find, it does appear like it should be fine. My concern is wondering if I should be concerned that Cenex cannot provide any documentation or proof that the oil has indeed been tested to meet spec. As far as I'm able to determine, it only...

Looking for some opinions on if it's a deal-breaker for any of you on how different manufacturers present the specs on their oil. I run a smaller fleet of construction equipment. Caterpillar tractors with a independent hydraulic system (not common with the trans), excavators, dozers, wheel...