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.

Soundguy · May 5, 2012

same as everybody else... sae

Davestc29 · May 5, 2012

Lately I've switched everything to amsoil and I couldn't be happier

Soundguy · May 5, 2012

my 7.3 and 6.0 psd'd get the valvoline ultra blue full syn 5w40.. just switched my yukon over to a S rated full syn.. have a tractor on syn.. but most of them on dino 15w40.

plan on switching the alwnmower to syn.. don't use much anyway..

rrrkkk · May 5, 2012

I have switched everything to Scheaffer oil car, truck, lawnmower, RV. In our race car it lowered the oil temp 20 degrees. They are the oldest oil refiner in the USA

Gary Fowler · May 6, 2012

I' ve never seen or even heard of Shaeffer oil in the Ark/La/Tex area. It must be only locally distributed. Where would one look to find this if he were interested in purchasing. Mostly all we get is Shell, Chevron, Exxon-Mobil products or if in Walmart you also get their generic brand who I have no idea who supplies, maybe Murphy Oil same as gasoline supplier but then again, I dont know where Murphy Oil is from either. Come to think of it, never seen Amsoil either although I see a lot written about it and have read about the inventor.

NevadaMOGuy · May 6, 2012

whitedogone said:
Shell Rotella is excellent stuff at a decent price.

I put the blue jug in everything. Riding lawnmower, Motorcycle, Car, Truck and ...oh yeah... my tractor. :laughing:

rrrkkk · May 6, 2012

Gary Fowler said:
I' ve never seen or even heard of Shaeffer oil in the Ark/La/Tex area. It must be only locally distributed. Where would one look to find this if he were interested in purchasing. Mostly all we get is Shell, Chevron, Exxon-Mobil products or if in Walmart you also get their generic brand who I have no idea who supplies, maybe Murphy Oil same as gasoline supplier but then again, I dont know where Murphy Oil is from either. Come to think of it, never seen Amsoil either although I see a lot written about it and have read about the inventor.

They have an extensive website, just goggle it
http://www.schaefferoil.com/

Looking4new · May 6, 2012

I ran Castrol Super GTX in my Chevy for years.
I switched to Quaker State 15 years ago. 10W30 in everything except the snow blower, it gets 5W30.

US American · May 6, 2012

Schaeffer only sells through their own sales network. Prices vary depending on the vendor. I got 12 gallons of Supreme 7000 15-40 synthetic blend for $18 per gallon from the salesman I bought from.

Gary Fowler · May 6, 2012

Looks like the closest dealer is at least an hours drive from me in Prescott. I stocked up on Shell Rotella last time it was on sale so when that is finished maybe I will take a look at Prescott next trip I head to Houston. That is usually my first break for coffee and bathroom of I30 south

WilliamBos · May 6, 2012

Soundguy said:
my 7.3 and 6.0 psd'd get the valvoline ultra blue full syn 5w40.. just switched my yukon over to a S rated full syn.. have a tractor on syn.. but most of them on dino 15w40.

plan on switching the alwnmower to syn.. don't use much anyway..

What grade are you running in the Yukon?