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Can I use 5w-40 Royal Purple instead?

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Old 05-22-2009, 05:04 PM
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Default Can I use 5w-40 Royal Purple instead?
I have a 2000 2.8 and I think the recommended is 0w-40. But I was wondering if it would cause a problem in the long run for my engine if I use Royal Purple's 5w-40?

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Old 05-22-2009, 07:20 PM
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shouldn't be a problem in the summer. I run Ow-40 because of the cam tensioners I hate that noise so I want the thinest oil on cold start-up.
 
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Old 05-22-2009, 09:36 PM
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Royal Purple is not listed as meeting any of the Audi standards VW 502 00, VW 505 01, and 504 00/507 00. I say skip it and go with an oil that meets at least one of the standards.
 
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Old 05-22-2009, 11:30 PM
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Oh yeah I use Mobil one, that's it I saw Mobil One 0W-30 5qts in walmart cheap the other day. I won't switch brands.
 
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Old 05-23-2009, 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Jackmup
Oh yeah I use Mobil one, that's it I saw Mobil One 0W-30 5qts in walmart cheap the other day. I won't switch brands.
$ 22....It beats ordering all that "fancy" $ 38-45 oil online to pay for merchants' vacation on Riviera
 
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Old 05-23-2009, 03:01 AM
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Nice, thanks for the info guys. I'll stick with my Mobile1 0w-40 then!
 
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