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Plus-50™ II A direct comparison with other commercial diesel lubricants

Plus-50 II: Proven Engine ProtectionThe next-generation Plus-50 II is more robust than existing commercial CJ-4 oils and optimized for off-road applications. It can also be used for on-highway, compressed natural gas, and marine engines, with 100-percent backward compatibility. EPA Final Tier 4 off-road emission regulations are in effect and require API CJ-4 service category oil.

Plus-50 II is qualified with B20 biodiesel blend in our newly developed JDQ78X dyno engine test to ensure protection against bearing corrosion. JDQ78X is considered to be the most severe dyno engine test in the industry with regard to oil thermal oxidation. We guarantee Plus-50 II will perform and protect in the extreme heat and power demands of our customers. The following pages display bench test results from independent lab analysis of Plus-50 II as relative to competitive products.

Plus-50 II service intervals can be extended at least to 50-percent longer than specified in the operator’s manual, and up to 500 hours when used in John Deere engines with John Deere long- life oil filters.

Oxidation Stability (ASTM D-4742) Note: Longer is better

Evaporation Loss (ASTM D-5800)Note: Shorter is better

Plus-50 II vs. Competitive Oils(All oils are CJ-4 and 15W-40)

ASTM D-4742 Oxidation Stability (to assess the oxidation stability of engine oil at high temperature, which impacts oil service life)

Thin-Film Oxygen Uptake Test (TFOUT) evaluates the oxidation stability of lubricants primarily intended for gasoline engines. This method, run at 160 deg. C, utilizes an oxygen-pressurized reactor, along with a metal catalyst package, a fuel catalyst, and water in a partial simulation of the conditions to which oil may be subjected during the combustion process.

Plus-50 II 410

Chevron Delo 400 LE 397

Shell Rotella T 275

Mobil Delvac 1300 263

Esso XD-3 Xtra 194

Cenex Superlube 303

Citgo Citgard 700 266

Schaeffer Supreme 7000 315

CarQuest Fleet Plus 358

Co-Op D-MO Gold 232

Kendall Super-D XA 310

Petro-Canada Duron-E 224

Boss Extreme 309

Galco Supreme 277

Roeder 349

TFOUT Oxidation Stability (minutes)

– – – –

0 200 400 600

Plus-50 II 11


Shell Rotella T 12


Esso XD-3 Xtra 9

Cenex Superlube 12




Co-Op D-MO Gold 12



Boss Extreme 8

Galco Supreme 12

Roeder 12

Percent Weight Loss (weight %)

– – – –

0 6 12 18

ASTM D-5800 Evaporation Loss (to determine oil-evaporation tendency, which relates to lubricant thickening and consumption rate)

Noack evaporative tester is employed here to assess the volatility of lubricating oils. The test method relates to one set of operating conditions at 250 deg. C, but may be readily adapted to other conditions when required. Volatile loss of liquid lubricant is a major part of oil consumption as the design temperatures of modern engines continue to increase.

– Noack limit of API CJ-4 is 13% maximum – Noack limit of ACEA E9 is 13% maximum

Oxidation Reserve (CEC-L-85-T-99)Note: Longer is better

Cold-Flow Resistance (JDQ-73) Note: Shorter is better

Plus-50 II vs. Competitive Oils(continued)

Plus-50 II 9


Shell Rotella T 30


Esso XD-3 Xtra 9

Cenex Superlube 6




Co-Op D-MO Gold 6



Boss Extreme 5

Galco Supreme 5

Roeder 6

Cold-Soak Fluidity (seconds)

– – – –

0 15 30 45

JDQ-73 Cold-Flow Resistance (to demonstrate oil fluidity under low-temperature conditions, which is critical during engine cold start)

A cold-soak method has been developed to evaluate the low-temperature fluidity of lubricating oils exposed to subzero environments for extended periods. A small jar of oil sample is placed vertically in a cold box at a specified temperature. After a preset duration of cold soak, the sample jar is tilted to a horizontal position, and the time elapsed for the oil to flow 30 mm is recorded as the fluidity measurement. Diesel-crankcase lubricant generally thickens at lower temperature, which may impair oil flow, resulting in inadequate lubrication for some critical parts of the engine.

Plus-50 II 209


Shell Rotella T 117


Esso XD-3 Xtra 110

Cenex Superlube 114




Co-Op D-MO Gold 87



Boss Extreme 127

Galco Supreme 116

Roeder 128

PDSC Oxidation Induction (minutes)

– – – –

0 90 180 270

CEC-L-85-T-99 Oxidation Reserve (to measure the level of oxidation inhibitors present in the lubricant, which reflects oil quality and performance)

This method describes a procedure for determining the oxidation-induction time of lubricating oils by Pressure Differential Scanning Calorimetry (PDSC) at 210 deg. C. Oxidation times measured under this condition can be used as an indicator of a lubricant’s ability to resist oxidation and deposit formation.

– PSDC limit of ACEA E9 is 65 minutes minimum

Acid Neutralization (ASTM D-2896) Note: Longer is better

Composite Rating (Equally Weighted)Note: Longer is better

ASTM D-2896 Acid Neutralization (to show the detergent capacity of engine oil for acid neutralization, which provides vital anti-corrosion protection)

Basic constituents of petroleum products are quantified in this method via acid titration. Alkalinity value or Total Base Number (TBN), which reflects the acid-neutralization capability of a formulated lubricant, can be obtained. Acids, mostly from the combustion by-products of diesel fuel, are corrosive in nature, and thus should be curtailed or neutralized whenever possible.

Plus-50 II vs. Competitive Oils(continued)

Total Base Number (mgKOH/g)

– – – –

0 6 12 18

Plus-50 II 10.5

Chevron Delo 400 LE 8.7

Shell Rotella T 9.8

Mobil Delvac 1300 10.4

Esso XD-3 Xtra 8.5

Cenex Superlube 9.1

Citgo Citgard 700 10.2

Schaeffer Supreme 7000 9.4

CarQuest Fleet Plus 9.3

Co-Op D-MO Gold 8.0

Kendall Super-D XA 9.6

Petro-Canada Duron-E 8.5

Boss Extreme 9.9

Galco Supreme 9.7

Roeder 10.1

Plus-50 II 81


Shell Rotella T 27


Esso XD-3 Xtra 39

Cenex® Superlube 42



CarQuest® Fleet Plus 46

Co-Op D-MO Gold 22



Boss Extreme 72

Galco Supreme 45

Roeder 56

Relative Comparison (% merit)

– – – – – –0 20 40 60 80 100

Synthetic Plus-50 II vs. Competitive Oils(All oils are CJ-4 and 0W-40)

Oxidation Stability (ASTM D-4742) Note: Longer is better

Cold-Flow Resistance (ASTM D-5293) Note: Shorter is better

Evaporation Loss (ASTM D-5800)Note: Shorter is better

Oxidation Reserve (CEC-L-85-T-99)Note: Longer is better

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ASTM D-4742 Oxidation Stability (to assess the oxidation stability of engine oil at high temperature, which impacts oil service life)

Thin-Film Oxygen Uptake Test (TFOUT) evaluates the oxidation stability of lubricants primarily intended for gasoline engines. This method, run at 160 deg. C, utilizes an oxygen-pressurized reactor, along with a metal catalyst package, a fuel catalyst, and water in a partial simulation of the conditions to which oil may be subjected during the combustion process.

ASTM D-5293 Cold-Flow Resistance (to demonstrate oil fluidity under low-temperature conditions, which is critical during engine cold start)

This test method utilizes a cold-cranking simulator (CCS) with a relatively high level of shear stress and rate at temperatures between –5 and –35 deg. C. The main purpose is to evaluate oil behavior during the initial cranking phase of engine startup. The lower the oil viscosity measured under these conditions, the easier an engine will turn over in cold environments. Diesel-crankcase lubricant generally thickens at lower temperature, which may impair oil flow, resulting in inadequate lubrication for some critical parts of the engine.

ASTM D-5800 Evaporation Loss (to determine oil-evaporation tendency, which relates to lubricant thickening and consumption rate)

Noack evaporative tester is employed here to assess the volatility of lubricating oils. The test method relates to one set of operating conditions at 250 deg. C, but may be readily adapted to other conditions when required. Volatile loss of liquid lubricant is a major part of oil consumption as the design temperatures of modern engines continue to increase.

– Noack limit of API CJ-4 is 13% maximum – Noack limit of ACEA E9 is 13% maximum

CEC-L-85-T-99 Oxidation Reserve (to measure the level of oxidation inhibitors present in the lubricant, which reflects oil quality and performance)

This method describes a procedure for determining the oxidation-induction time of lubricating oils by Pressure Differential Scanning Calorimetry (PDSC) at 210 deg. C. Oxidation times measured under this condition can be used as an indicator of a lubricant’s ability to resist oxidation and deposit formation.

– PDSC limit of ACEA E9 is 65 minutes minimum

Synthetic Plus-50 II vs. Competitive Oils(continued)

Ratings and Readings

Service Ratings 15W-40 10W-30 0W-40

API CJ-4, CI-4 PLUS, CI-4, SM X X X

ACEA (Europe) E9, E7 X X

JASO (Japan) DH-2 X X

John Deere JDQ78X X X X

Mack EO-O Premium Plus 07 X X

Mack EO-N Premium Plus 03 X X X

Cummins CES 20081 X X X

Caterpillar ECF-3, ECF-2, ECF-1-a X X

Mercedes Benz 228.31 X X X

Detroit Diesel 93K218, 93K214 X

Volvo VDS-4, VDS-3, VDS-2 X X

Renault RLD, RXD, RD X X

Man M3275 X X

MTU Type 2.1 X X

Physical Properties 15W-40 10W-30 0W-40Test Parameters

Viscosity @ 40 deg. C 128.0 cSt 86.6 cSt 94.9 cSt

Viscosity @ 100 deg. C 15.6 cSt 12.1 cSt 14.7 cSt

Viscosity Index 127 133 162

HTHS viscosity @ deg. C 4.3 cP 3.6 cP 3.67 cP

Pour point –36 deg. C –40 deg. C –57 deg. C

Flash point 225 deg. C 223 deg. C 228 deg. C

Total Base Number (TBN), mgKOH/g 10.5 10.5 10.5

Sulfated ash level 1.0 mass % 1.0 mass % 1.0 mass %

Acid Neutralization (ASTM D-2896) Note: Longer is better

Composite Rating (Equally Weighted)Note: Longer is better

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ASTM D-2896 Acid Neutralization (to show the detergent capacity of engine oil for acid neutralization, which provides vital anti-corrosion protection)

Basic constituents of petroleum products are quantified in this method via acid titration. Alkalinity value or Total Base Number (TBN), which reflects the acid-neutralization capacity of a formulated lubricant, can be obtained. Acids, mostly from the combustion by-products of diesel fuel, are corrosive in nature, and thus should be curtailed or neutralized whenever possible.

Acronyms: ASTM: American Society of Testing and Materials CEC: Coordinating European Council JDQ: John Deere Quality API: American Petroleum Institute ACEA: Association des Constructeurs Europeans de l’Automobile

Deere & Company guarantees Plus-50 II Engine Oil will meet or exceed the performance needs of diesel engines. Regardless of hours or miles, Deere & Company will pay for any damages (parts and labor) to your engine that are caused by an oil defect provided:

– The oil defect is verified by oil analysis.

– The engine oil used is confirmed to be unadulterated and non-contaminated Plus-50 II.

– Plus-50 II meets the engine manufacturer’s specifications for service and application.

– The engine is used under normal operating conditions and maintained according to manufacturer’s recommendations.

To secure warranty service, report the product failure to an authorized John Deere dealer.To make a claim under this warranty, it will be necessary to do the following as part of the technical investigation:

– Provide records showing that the engine was serviced according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

– Submit an oil sample from the failed engine for analysis to determine if the oil is defective.

– Make the failed engine available.

John Deere disclaims all liability for indirect or consequential damages. Your rights and remedies pertaining to this warranty are limited as set forth herein. Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness are not made and are excluded.

John Deere Plus-50 II Engine Oil Limited Performance Warranty

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