Oil JD50 Plus vs JD50 Plus II

[9973720wb19]

In the JD retail store the other day and just when I thought I'd had all the maint. part numbers, oils, etc. down pat on my spreadsheet...I look over and see "JD50 Plus II". Where did the "II" come from? I guess it's the same stuff as the JD50 Plus, only more marketing meat to talk about. What's the difference?

 

[Tx Jim]

I've been using JD plus 50 engine oil in my tractors since 1990 and I will continue using JD oils. This comes from JD's website-When used in John Deere engines with John Deere oil filters, drain intervals may increase 500 hours. See your dealer for specific application details.
API (diesel): CJ-4, CI-4 PLUS,
CI-4, CH-4, CG-4
API (gasoline): SM, SL, SJ
ACEA (Europe) oil sequences: E9, E7
JASO (Japan) oil standards: DH-2
Global: DHD-1
John Deere: JDQ-78X
Cummins: CES20081, 77, 76, 75
Detroit Diesel (DDC): 93K218 Mercedes Benz:228.31
Mack: EO-O Premium Plus 07
Volvo:VDS-4, VDS-3, VDS-2
Man: M3275
MTU: Type 2.1
Renault VI: RLD, RXD, RD

Test Analysis 15W-40

 

[jd110]

The TorqGard Plus 50 II was designed for use in Interim tier 4 emissions engines. It is a low ash oil to prevent clogging of particulate filters used on the large (175+ HP) interim tier 4 engines. It also withstands higher temperatures and is a superb engine oil. It out-performed Rotella in Deere's extreme testing conditions. Great oil for any diesel engine.