Oil, Grease & Coolants
When it comes to choosing the right lubricants for your John Deere equipment, you can believe the myths and compromise performance and productivity, or get the genuine facts. To help you make the right choice, we’ve busted five of the most common myths.
Fact
On-road (highway) vehicles put 40-50% load factor on parts, have more airflow (speed) and run on cleaner surfaces. Off-road (on-farm and on-construction) site vehicles put 70-80% load factors on parts, have less airflow which increases heat and run on dusty, dirty and rough terrain. Genuine John Deere lubricants are specifically developed for equipment that are used in much harsher conditions under increased stress, heat and exposure to contaminants. So in fact there is a big difference.
Fact
Short-term savings on cheaper products can end up costing more in the long run due to faster wearing of parts and associated downtime. While high quality, genuine John Deere lubricants may cost more initially, they save you money in the long run by reducing wear and avoiding downtime and as a result prolonging the life of your equipment.
Fact
The best lubricants weren’t tough enough, so we developed our own. Only John Deere lubricants are specifically designed to prolong service intervals, ensure peak performance and increase the lifespan of parts in John Deere equipment. They meet and in most cases exceed the latest industry standards for lubricants.
Fact
These minimum industry standards are not the best way of judging the quality of one brand against another. There are many oils only just that meet these standards, many that exceed them, and some that don’t even meet the standards claimed on the label. With high quality, genuine John Deere lubricants you can be confident that they meet, and in some cases exceed, the highest industry standards.
Fact
Lubricant formulations are designed by engineers and are, or at least should be, a very well designed balance of the right additives and base oils. Using the wrong additive or calculating the wrong additive amounts can completely upset this balance and may well reduce its ability to protect. Only John Deere lubricants are specifically formulated for John Deere equipment to prolong service intervals, ensure peak performance and increase the lifespan of parts, without the need for additives.
Find the right lubricant tough enough for your equipment.
Our engineers designed and tested our products to work hand-in-hand with your equipment, keeping them running for longer in the harshest conditions. Find the right lubricant with our lubricant selector or view our range of aftermarket products designed for your John Deere equipment.
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Discover what makes our hydraulic oil, engine oil, coolants, gear lubricants and grease engineered for performance and built to last in the toughest conditions.
Topics
- Oil
- Grease, Grease Guns, and Accessories
- Coolants
- Fuel Solutions
Oil
Plus-50™ II Engine Oil
- Designed and tested by John Deere engineers.
- Recommended by engineers who design, develop, and test John Deere engines.
- Formulated to perform up to 500 hours in your John Deere engine*.
- Reduces downtime.
- Next generation low ash CK-4 formula.
- Meets performance and emission requirements for all four-stroke diesel engines.
- Supports engines with diesel particulate filters, including 2007 and newer on-highway vehicles.
- Backward compatible for all current applications.
- So good it's guaranteed (view oil warranty).
- Increased drain intervals when used with John Deere fluids.
See brochure about Plus 50 II Oil
See warranty brochure about Plus 50 II Oil
*See dealer for details
Torq-Gard™
- Recommended for all diesel, gasoline, and natural gas (SAE 30 only) engines.
- Reduces corrosion
- Controls sludge for a cleaner engine.
Break-In Plus Oil
- Designed for new, rebuilt, or remanufactured engines.
- Encourages rings and liners to set correctly to ensure a good wear pattern and longer life.
Turf-Gard™ Engine Oil
- Recommended for ride-on mowers, walk-behind mowers, edgers, generators and other outdoor equipment with four-cycle petrol engines.
- Protects all-year long, providing rapid circulation in both hot and cold weather.
- Keeps engines clean while protecting against wear.
Hy-Gard™ Hydraulic/Transmission Oil
- Recommended for equipment with common system reservoirs or separate transmissions, wet clutches, brakes, and hydraulic systems.
- Saves you money by prolonging your systems.
- Works well in all temperatures.
ISO 68 Hydraulic Oil
- Provides sustained performance in high demand hydraulic systems where exceptional shear stability and wear protection is required.
- Suitable for sugar can harvesters, construction, forestry, mining and industrial equipment and farming implements.
Grease, Grease Guns, and Accessories
Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease
- John Deere's best multi-purpose grease.
- Top-notch protection against high temperatures and extreme pressure.
- Ideal for wheel bearings, U-joints, and other grease points that need heavy-duty protection.
Multi-Purpose Extreme Duty Synthetic Grease
- Synthetic with Teflon™; no silicone
- Food-grade, non-toxic, and odourless
- Repels dirt, dust, and grime
- Prevents rust and corrosion
Multi-Purpose HD Lithium Complex
- High-quality protection for wheel bearings, U-joints, and other grease points where lithium grease is recommended.
Multi-Purpose Lithium Grease
- High-quality all-season grease for light- to medium-duty applications.
Heavy-Duty Water-Resistant Grease
- Exceptional performance in extremely wet operating conditions.
- Superior rust and corrosion protection properties.
Heavy-Duty Moly Grease
- Protects against extreme pressure.
- Contains 3% Moly to smooth rough spots when under sliding pressure.
John Deere green grease guns — Pistol-grip gun
- 5,000 PSI (34,474 kPa) without deformation
- Part #TY26517
John Deere green grease guns — Lever action gun
- Pressures up to 10,000 PSI (68,948 kPa)
- Part # TY26518
Coolants
Therma-Gard™ II Concentrate
- Service life of 6 years / 6,000 hours
- Fully formulated for heavy-duty cooling systems
- Reduces downtime and lowers operating costs
- Protects against corrosion and cavitation
- Thermally stable
- Mix on-site
- Contains bittering agent
- Recommended for heavy- and light-duty diesel, natural gas, and petrol engines
Therma-Gard™ II Pre-Mix
- Service life of 6 years / 6,000 hours
- Fully formulated for heavy-duty cooling systems
- Reduces downtime and lowers operating costs
- Protects against corrosion and cavitation
- Thermally stable
- Pre-mixed with premium quality water
- Contains bittering agent
- Recommended for heavy- and light-duty diesel, natural gas, and petrol engines
Fuel Solutions
Fuel-Protect Diesel Fuel Conditioner
- Uphold diesel fuel performance and maintain peak engine efficiency year-round.
- Boosts fuel's cetane number for faster, smoother and more fuel-efficient starting
- Detergents clean the fuels system and injectors work to prevent performance-robbing erosion
- Lubricants protect and reduce injector and pump wear
- Maintains fuel pump warranty
- Minimises smoking
- Available in Summer and Winter formulas
Fuel-Protect Keep Clean Solution
- Designed and tested by John Deere engineers.
- Recommended by engineers who design, develop, and test John Deere engines.
- Formulated to perform up to 500 hours in your John Deere engine*.
- Reduces downtime.
- Next generation low ash CK-4 formula.
- Meets performance and emission requirements for all four-stroke diesel engines.
- Supports engines with diesel particulate filters, including 2007 and newer on-highway vehicles.
- Backward compatible for all current applications.
*See dealer for details
*Conditions apply. Click here for the full terms and conditions.