Synthetic Engine Oil

Rob-D · Dec 20, 2010

AKfish said:
I used the proscribed break-in oil for the first 50 hrs or so and changed to synthetic Mobil 1 - 5w40 Turbo Diesel.

Have used it for the past 4 years. Great oil! Cold starts and warmup are a monumental difference from the conventional oils that I've used in the past!

Just this past year or so - I switch over to John Deere 0w40 synthetic. It has been just as good a performing lubricant as the Mobil 1 - IMO.

Planning to convert every engine on my place to the JD synthetic.

AKfish

AK,
What's the number on the 0w40 Deere oil? My guy gave me 5w30 Torq-gard supreme (ty22064) but I don't think it's synthetic.
Rob

AKfish · Dec 21, 2010

Rob-D said:
AK,
What's the number on the 0w40 Deere oil? My guy gave me 5w30 Torq-gard supreme (ty22064) but I don't think it's synthetic.
Rob

Rob,

I've switched over to 5 gallon pails. The part number is TY24351.

AKfish

MF 1532 · Dec 21, 2010

I'm in agreement with you . I'm the guy that still runs conventional oil and changing oil in vehicles at 3000 mile intervals . Oil changes are the cheapest preventive maintenance there is . In a years time I might change my oil one more time than if I went by the factory recommended intervals . On the tractors running low hours I would rather service annually , and maybe avoid any condensation .