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Alternative oil in Deere 750j

WBC ยท 2017-04-30 19:32

what is a good alternative 15w-40 oil that you all would recommend putting in a Deere 750j besides oil from a Deere dealer?? It calls for 15w-40 in engine, hyd, and tranny

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  1. #1Junkyard2017-04-30 20:36

    Any name brand that meets the spec would be fine. Shell, Mobil, Chevron etc. Just avoid the funky branded stuff. Depending on volume you use there could be savings dealing with an oil distributor vs buying at the parts house etc. I pay about $6.15 a gallon bulk for my Shell 15w40. At work it's higher, not exactly sure why, around $10.75. Still beats $15 a gallon at the parts house. Junkyard

  2. #2DMiller2017-04-30 21:06

    Find a fuels/oil distributor local. Mine gets me Shell oil for a full third less than across the counter sales 55 gal at a time. I use it in three machines.

  3. #3jprefect2017-05-01 07:36

    Any name oils will work just fine. I have found recently that cat oil is only about $14.00 a gallon. In gallon jugs. Drums are a little cheaper if you go that way

  4. #4WBC2017-05-01 14:30

    Are you all talking about the shell rotella?? Is it safe for the transmission in the deeres?

  5. #5hosspuller2017-05-01 17:54

    Interesting that Rotella gallons from Walmart is less per gallon than 55 gallon drums from Shell Distributer. Bulk buying power at its most powerful. Don't have to like it, but its there.