Scored some John deere oil.. Duramax tick is gone!

[BoiseRob]

Originally Posted By: dnewton3

When you got the Delo 10w-30, was it sitting on the shelf next to the hen's teeth?????

Almost... I was surprised to see it at our local farm store D&B Supply. The year before, the local Chevron distributor said no one stocks it and I would have to buy the gallon cases from him...

 

[A_Harman]

Originally Posted By: racin4ds

Did some research, looks like it is mostly Chevron, also found this exert on JD's site concerning the 0w40 which looks like it could give M1 0w40 a run! "Plus 50 II Synthetic Engine Oil (0W40) Synthetic Plus-50 II Premium Engine Oil (SAE 0W-40) has been designed to provide advanced lubricant performance in modern engines to meet the requirements of EPA regulations. SAE 0W-40 Plus-50 II is a full synthetic PAO (Poly Alpha Olefin) based oil to provide excellent performance. Applications Excellent for all diesel engines requiring 0W-40 viscosity and API Service Classification CJ-4, SM, and Mack EO-N Premium Plus 03. Superior performance for customers who operate in extremely cold conditions and want to maximize engine life and performance. Features and Benefits · Unique to John Deere – formulated with exclusive Plus-50 II additive and 100% PAO (polyalphaolefins) synthetic base oil · Excellent for other brands of diesel engines · Excellent for all automotive heavy- and light-duty diesel engines · Synthetic base stock with the Plus-50 II additives provide excellent performance in a temperature range of -40°F to 122°F (-40°C to 50°C) · Additive package reduces engine wear and provides superior protection against high-temperature thickening as compared to competitive oils – offers additional protection in neutralizing corrosive acids formed as by-products of combustion · Formulated specifically to inhibit oxidation, deposit, corrosion, and wear with superior soot control · Performance is equal to Plus-50 15W-40 in wear reduction and antioxidation tests · Provides maximum sludge and varnish control · Superior low-temperature fluidity reduces engine startup wear in cold weather · Drain intervals may be extended up to 500 hours when used with John Deere oil filters in John Deere engines · Reduces maintenance costs and downtime, and extends engine life

Cold you provide a link so I can read more about JD's oils?

 

[68redlines73]

https://jdparts.deere.com/partsmkt/document/english/pmac/5565_fb_Plus5015W40_0W40.htm