Testing John Deere Engine Oil and Hydraulic Oil vs. Competition

[@noahdiekhuis7286]

Northland oil makes most of John Deere’s oil just buy there’s and don’t pay for the name on the bucket . I used to deliver the barrels buckets and boxes to northland in Waterloo Iowa

[@jp-us9rq]

Can i ask u a question why doesnt jd make their 10w30 synthetic their other oil is but not made for my e130

[@sterlinglee98]

John Deere doesn’t make oil chevron makes it.

[@markchidester6239]

What oils are used with the "competitor" brand?

[@WesternEquipment]

This is information I have been working on getting. I will check back in and see what I can find. Thanks for watching!

[@mgcrotch]

Yea… sounds too much like a sales pitch, there are far superior oils to “jd” oils as John deere does not own its own refinery…. Companies always use this “competition” theory but never tell you who they are. Also JD doesn’t have an API standard so… you just have to trust and assume they meet the standards inside that secret lab haha

[@bearkawiboy6246]

Exactly. For all we know, John Deere is the one that looks like trash and the so-called competition had better results.

[@chrismcadooak47]

Forgot to mention cheap hydraulic oil it’s affects on wet clutches and brakes. Causes them to shed their linings. Work at a small shop on Oklahoma. Yellow bucket hyd oil keeps me very busy with transmission and brake jobs.

[@WesternEquipment]

This is a good point and goes back to the fact that their is no standards on hydraulic oil. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!

[@vincentvanpaepeghem4844]

Great video Brent! John Deere does make quality parts and oil. I'm impressed with the comparison. Thanks for sharing! Have a great and awesome day! Do you have any T-shirts yet?

[@WesternEquipment]

Thank you Vincent! We are working on getting some soon.

[@jeff0189]

I did a job at the Esso plant in Sarnia and I was amazed at all the different brands going down the assembly line, there was Shell, Texaco, Esso, Honda, John Deere, etc. etc. I asked the guy working on the line and he simply said we have the best price on 10w30 and we buy our 5w30 from some other plant and so on. I'm very dissalusioned by oil comparison's after seeing this.

[@WesternEquipment]

That is interesting.

[@jeff0189]

@@WesternEquipment I must add that was some years ago and I don't know if they added anything different to the line when another product came down but it was all 10w30.

[@djmorgan8783]

On the engine oil is there a certain John Deere oil for older 4020

[@bungel657]

I live in Florida and I just took delivery of a new X370 Lawn Tractor , my question is about the recommend Hy-Gard oil in the owners manual, which is (J20D Low Viscosity). but since I live in and area where the Summer mowing Temperatures are above 95+, would I be better off using the (Hy-Gard J20C ) which is a High Viscosity ?.

[@WesternEquipment]

I think you will be fine staying with the Low Visc for this application. Thanks for watching!

[@jacklee9538]

I would use the higher viscosity oil in those temperatures. It is the viscosity property that keeps metal part separated. Low viscosity oil gets too "watery" to lubricate properly in high temperatures. Low viscosity oil was meant for operating in colder climates (like where I live) where high viscosity oil would cause cavitation and too much resistance to flow. If you ever start up a tractor in winter using high viscosity oil, you would know what I mean.

[@Jcnq519]

I got a new s120 , used it twice and noticed small drops of oil under it when parked after the second cut. Is this something I should worry about ? I’ve had this mower 3 weeks!

[@WesternEquipment]

I would look and see if you can tell where the leak is coming from. Your mower has a 2-year/120 hour warranty so I would have it checked out by your local dealer to make sure and get it fixed before the warranty is up on the mower. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@eyebok]

I usually use what is recommended by the manufacturer (plus it gives me a reason to go see my JD dealer). Who makes Deere’s oil? I know Ashland (Valvoline) makes NAPA oil. Thanks for the videos, keep up the good work!

[@WesternEquipment]

I will have to check into this. Thanks for watching!

[@Resistculturaldecline]

Last I heard it was Chevron, but don't get hung up on that. Most often, oil base is refined by one company, additives made by another and blended by a third party. And all that may change depending on the market and proximity. All as long as it meets the requirements.

[@jp-us9rq]

My tractor is 2 years old and I use castrol edge 5w30 full synthetic do u think the jd oil is better

[@WesternEquipment]

The thing about the John Deere oil is that John Deere chose what additives and things that the wanted specifically in their oil after tons of testing to make sure it met their standards for their equipment. If you have a John Deere then I would suggest you staying with John Deere oil. But in the end that is up to you. I hope this helped and thanks for watching!

[@jp-us9rq]

@@WesternEquipment cool thanks

[@doctorkheti]

Which country...?

[@RafaelMartinez-me1tf]

Which oil is better for my John deer 648R stand mower

[@WesternEquipment]

I would definitely go with 10W-30 TurfGard. That is what is recommended so I always suggest sticking with it. Thanks for watching!

[@doctorkheti]

Plz tell me API of these three oil bottle....?

[@WesternEquipment]

I don't think i know what you mean. Can you explain?

[@doctorkheti]

@@WesternEquipment every oil have one SAE and one API.... SAE means 15w 40 or 10w 30 or 5w 40 etc. API means CH 4 or CI 4 or CI 4 plus or CJ 4 or CK 4 or FA 4... You say 15w 40 suitable for india but you not suggest API of 15w 40...?

[@doctorkheti]

Which oil is best for my jhon deere 5305 in India....? Plz answer me...your answer is necessary for me...... ?

[@WesternEquipment]

I would say it needs to be the John Deere15W-40 if you have that available to you. Can you get that?

[@doctorkheti]

@@WesternEquipment 15w 40 is available in all india but, which is best of API of 15w 40....? For eg. API CH 4,CI 4, CI 4 plus or anyone...?

[@99SVT]

So who’s the competitor?

[@WesternEquipment]

Good question. I will see if I can get this information. Thanks for watching!

[@daleval2182]

That 2 piston show, 500 hrs, what on new pistons? On used pistons, and where do we see that test, very subjective, vague, competitor? What walmart Chyna oil? John Deere needs get price in check, i know their profit margin is too high, and I know who blends, and i have some suspicion, why does hygaurd collect water so well? Many video of water in fluid?

[@WesternEquipment]

These are all good points and questions. Hopefully I can be more detailed in the future. Thanks for watching!

[@slimfire54]

Nice video Brent and thank you.

[@WesternEquipment]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@harryerhart5978]

Nice video buddy Tuff Torq recommends a 5w50 hydrostatic transmission oil is JD oil good for my m636 m920 and m955 ztrac,s. or better oil. Also Kawasaki and Kohler recommend 20w 50 high zinc oil API rated sj sL take care 👍

[@WesternEquipment]

Thank you and I would make sure and stay with whatever oil is recommended but if John Deere has an oil out there that is compatible then definitely go with it. Thanks for watching!

[@bearkawiboy6246]

Let’s see an all analysis, comparing it with some competitors oil?

[@harryerhart5978]

Is JD 50ll better oil? at 15w 40?

[@WesternEquipment]

Better than what? Just want to make sure I am answering your question fully.

[@harryerhart5978]

20w50 Amsoil or Kawasaki 20w50 is what I use now for the Kohler l use Amsoil and the Kawasaki engines l use there oil😁

[@doctorkheti]

15w 40 is perfect suitable for india weather conditions

[@harryerhart5978]

Kawasaki goes by the API chart Automotive petroleum Institute

[@TexasLocalProduce]

This was just a Sales pitch! There were NO details on exactly what ingredients are in these products. Which are the specific additives in the formula? How do we know that you are comparing Apples to apples when you mention the " mystery" competitor? We don't! Is the JD Plus-50ii better than the ones designed for diesels @ my local Walmart? Maybe, maybe not. All I am saying is that there are some really nice ppl (the ones that gave u likes & those who patted u on the back & told u did a nice job)

[@bearkawiboy6246]

💯. When some sales guy says ” the competitors” and doesn’t state who the competitor is you know it’s a wash. Let’s see how it stacks up against Amil mobile one Shell Rotella, T6, etc..

[@JoseYtlello840]

jhon deere oils are amazing is the perfect balance for quality and price

[@WesternEquipment]

Totally agree and thanks for watching!

[@msg63bretired82]

Wow 500 hours is a long stretch. Would recommend spectrographic analysis at least.

[@WesternEquipment]

Yes, it does seem like a very long time, but this is what John Deere recommends when using their oil and filters. They have been engineered to last this length to save customers money and time by reducing the amount of oil changes needed. Thanks for watching!

[@MrCorvettegirl2]

Great info 👍 Thanks

[@WesternEquipment]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@alexroski8454]

Guys please buy echos red armor it’s the best for small engines.

[@WesternEquipment]

Hmmm I will have to check this out. Thanks for watching!

[@davidi3733]

Good Job Brent! I use the JD oil on my x370 it is great... How is the Zinc additive vs other brands? Would you use the JD oil in Honda GX motors for generator and pressure washer? Thanks Again!

[@WesternEquipment]

Thank you! I would have to check into the zinc additive, but yes I would definitely use JD oil in the Honda engines. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@grom7826]

BS I serviced heavy equipment for 36 years and I put good Shell products and Chevron products in new Cat, Cummings and many other pieces of equipment. JD oils are extremely expensive and I'm sure JD reaps the profits !

[@WesternEquipment]

Everyone is entitle to their opinion. Thanks for watching!

[@daleval2182]

Some truth right here, from a 35 year pro?, i need buy 30 gallons for my JD, that Hygaurd is way top much wtf? Im trying to find a best value, but not compromise to just be cheap, Any suggestions, some guys say that red pail?, what do you think?

[@wvmountaineer69]

Thank you!

[@WesternEquipment]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@MrJohndeere3720]

i get nothing but the best.. :)

[@WesternEquipment]

Good choice and thanks for watching!

[@bordfronco]

Hey western my account got block far idk why but I am iron tiger

[@WesternEquipment]

Hmmmm, not sure why this happened. Looks like it is fixed now. Sorry about that buddy!

[@muradklcer5703]

John Deere engine oil Shell very good

[@WesternEquipment]

I agree and thanks for watching!

[@muradklcer5703]

@@WesternEquipment Can you do a castrol and shell oil comparison?

[@donaldjackson-x3y]

BS