Digging up a dead horse to kick again....Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus x-ref

[Bob_Bainbridge]

You CAN find full synthetic a little cheaper than that. My latest car, 2009 Cadillac, requires synthetic (it has a Mobil 1 emblem on the filler cap) and I almost choked when I used a $30 OFF coupon from the selling dealer. Previously they charged me $39 for an oil change (7.5 quarts plus filter) on my 2000 which used regular oil. I gave then the $30 coupon and was told that the balance was $55. After that I went to Walmart and bought 2 5-qt Mobil 1 jugs for $21 each figuring I would get 2 oil changes for $42. I think it went up a couple dollars now but is still much cheaper than Drive System Fluid Plus. I haven't gotten up the courage yet to try something else. I found if I jack up the front of the tractor and replace the filter really fast I lose about a pint of oil.

Bob B.

 

[Matt NEOhio]

Here is the email reply I received from Mystik Lube:

If your equipment is under warranty, it is usually best to use the fluid recommended in the owner's manual. The Mystik JT-8 Synthetic Blend SHD 15W-40 Engine oil appears to be a similar fluid and should work well. You can order it at Home page or find a local distributor or retail outlet at this site.
Thanks for contacting Mystik Lubes,
Lubes Answer Line

 

[Bob_Bainbridge]

Here is the email reply I received from Mystik Lube:

If your equipment is under warranty, it is usually best to use the fluid recommended in the owner's manual. The Mystik JT-8 Synthetic Blend SHD 15W-40 Engine oil appears to be a similar fluid and should work well. You can order it at Home page or find a local distributor or retail outlet at this site.
Thanks for contacting Mystik Lubes,
Lubes Answer Line

Their price is $29.10/gal. If you buy a case of 4 gal you save 2 cents. I don't know if the $12 savings is worth taking a chance or not. Walmart has 5 qt jugs of Mobil 1 available for $22 through Aug 5th. That would be less than half Cub's price.

Bob B.