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what is the best oil for my s4 ?

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Old 03-07-2008, 06:22 PM
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what is the best oil for my s4 ?i been using 5w30 mobil 1 fully syntetic. i live in sd so it's cold during winters . what is your apinion?
 
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Old 03-07-2008, 07:10 PM
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Get the 5w40. That viscosity meets VW/Audi's spec.
 
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Old 03-07-2008, 07:39 PM
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I use Elf 5w-40
 
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Old 03-07-2008, 08:21 PM
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The best stuff is the 5w40 Pentosin. That's what the mechanic who's been doing my oil changes on my Avant uses. As much as I like my dealer service he's way cheaper. He does the oil change on a 1.8T for $60 including the 1 qt Mann filter. The Audi shop I use gets $125
 
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Old 03-07-2008, 08:35 PM
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I've used Amsoil OW-30 with every vehicle I've owned and absolutely love it in all weather/temps. Great product.
 
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Old 03-07-2008, 11:39 PM
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what about mobil 1 0w30?
 
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Old 03-08-2008, 07:57 AM
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fully synthetic is best every 5k or so if I go longer I am not worried because synthetic can go 2-3 times longer. royal purple. 5w30 or 5w40.

this question has come up multiple times. SFTA!! haha
 
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Old 03-08-2008, 03:03 PM
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I have always used Amsoil in all my cars my Mustang lives it and I have never had anyproblems with it even running low 10's in the quarter so the Audi will be seeing Amsoil from now on
 
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Old 03-08-2008, 04:40 PM
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ORIGINAL: DavidgotanAUDI

I have always used Amsoil in all my cars my Mustang lives it and I have never had anyproblems with it even running low 10's in the quarter so the Audi will be seeing Amsoil from now on
Same here, I change it more than reccommended, but I still go 10K and change just the filter and 20K before I do a full change. After running it through that first time, from then on the oil is as clear when I drain it at 20K as the day I put it in. I absolutely love the stuff.
 
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Old 03-08-2008, 04:58 PM
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I use Mobil 1 5W-30. I do a full filter and oil change every 4K miles or so, a bit soon for most people but I am trying to prolong the life of this sensitive engine. I am contemplating switching to either Elf or Royal Purple, I have heard good things about both.
 

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