Replacement engine oil

rskins · Apr 23, 2012

The manual for my Agco calls for AGCO Powerlube Multiguard SAE 15W-40, or equivalent to meet or exceed API CC or MIL-L-46152. The local guy who had it retired and closed down. He told me I should always use the AGCO product. Its a hassle, as I have to order it on line, pay shipping etc. I want to know if anyone thinks I could get a proper equivalent @ Walmart, and what that would be. Thanks.

bp fick · Apr 23, 2012

Don't know about your local store, but our WalMarts sell Mobil, Delo and Rotella.

Typically, a few choices of each as well. 10w-30, 15w-40, 5w-40.

I don't believe you can do better than those. Afterall, tractor companies don't own oil wells, refineries, or oil packaging centers. They just contract with one of the major oil companies to re-label.

Z71 · Apr 23, 2012

I agree, the oem oil is nothing special. I don't why tractor owners feel the must only use oem branded oils but as long as it meets the spec's then its fine to use. The only reason the oem's sell oil is to make more money and the low bidder is the one who gets the oem oil supplier contract.

WilliamBos · Apr 23, 2012

Better off supporting a local business over a Walmart. Try you locally owned parts store. If not looking for synthetic, price the dealer too.

US American · Apr 25, 2012

No Wal Mart for me either. I run Schaeffer 7000 Supreme 15-40 in my Cummins and Deere. American company (St Louis) with American sales folks. And they know oil.

whitedogone · Apr 25, 2012

Shell Rotella is excellent stuff at a decent price.

rskins · Apr 25, 2012

Thanks to all y'all for your input. I appreciate your help!

roofgunner · May 3, 2012

I realize this may sound out of the ordinary, but due to little use of my AC 180 before I lost it to a fire, I put Amsoil 15-40 syn diesel oil in it. It's expensive, and I used the recommended filter. It went three years before I changed it, and the tractor never sat outside.

Jerry/MT · May 5, 2012

rskins said:
The manual for my Agco calls for AGCO Powerlube Multiguard SAE 15W-40, or equivalent to meet or exceed API CC or MIL-L-46152. The local guy who had it retired and closed down. He told me I should always use the AGCO product. Its a hassle, as I have to order it on line, pay shipping etc. I want to know if anyone thinks I could get a proper equivalent @ Walmart, and what that would be. Thanks.

The brand isn't important. Match the API classification and the SAE viscosity grade specified by the OEM and you're good to go. All the rest is marketing hype.