What type of oil does the dealer use?
#11
RE: What type of oil does the dealer use?
ORIGINAL: ThreePointOhhh
my dealer tells me that they use castrol 5w-30 full synthetic. are they lying to me? and they tell me to change every 10k but i change at 5k at an independent shop.
my dealer tells me that they use castrol 5w-30 full synthetic. are they lying to me? and they tell me to change every 10k but i change at 5k at an independent shop.
#13
RE: What type of oil does the dealer use?
ORIGINAL: veloracer
The local dealer closest to me uses Castrol Syntec. I believe this is what all dealers use on the 1.8t Personally, I use Mobil 1 0w40.
The local dealer closest to me uses Castrol Syntec. I believe this is what all dealers use on the 1.8t Personally, I use Mobil 1 0w40.
also i caught my dealer not changing the filter.. DIY for less... mobil m-301 filter (large capacity $9.99 + mobil 1 0 40w)
#14
RE: What type of oil does the dealer use?
ORIGINAL: Papachristou
i second everything you said
also i caught my dealer not changing the filter.. DIY for less... mobil m-301 filter (large capacity $9.99 + mobil 1 0 40w)
ORIGINAL: veloracer
The local dealer closest to me uses Castrol Syntec. I believe this is what all dealers use on the 1.8t Personally, I use Mobil 1 0w40.
The local dealer closest to me uses Castrol Syntec. I believe this is what all dealers use on the 1.8t Personally, I use Mobil 1 0w40.
also i caught my dealer not changing the filter.. DIY for less... mobil m-301 filter (large capacity $9.99 + mobil 1 0 40w)
#15
RE: What type of oil does the dealer use?
My audi dealer used 5w40castrol syntec. It's funny that the manual tells you 10k every service change and I called the dealer one time and they said you are supposed to change it every 5k. I always changed it at 10k and when my warranty ran out I've been doing 7500k with the 0w40 mobil one.
3k? Don't be ridiculous, regular oil lasts that long or longer (more like 5k). If you change it on a regular basis 7500k should be fine.
The mobil one filters have been tested up against the purolators and the purolators had more filter media (indy test on the internet where the guy cut all these different brands of filters in half. Haven't seen the mann though. Have used one mobil one filter and this is my first purolator filter.
3k? Don't be ridiculous, regular oil lasts that long or longer (more like 5k). If you change it on a regular basis 7500k should be fine.
The mobil one filters have been tested up against the purolators and the purolators had more filter media (indy test on the internet where the guy cut all these different brands of filters in half. Haven't seen the mann though. Have used one mobil one filter and this is my first purolator filter.
#16
RE: What type of oil does the dealer use?
where do u get those puralator filters? im in memphis and i cant find **** for my car around here.. only the dealer....
i use a heavy trash compactor bag too ill try the large ziplock next time.. i was out of them
i use a heavy trash compactor bag too ill try the large ziplock next time.. i was out of them
#18
RE: What type of oil does the dealer use?
I talked to a couple dealers in the Pittsburgh area and they recommend 5W40. The manual for my 2004 A4 states 5W30, but 5W40 is the European spec oil and is not as readily available in the US. I use Amsoil 5W40 every 5K miles. The additives are still in Amsoil. I am a bit leary of Mobil 1 since I have read that they are taking out their additives (which helps with the life of the engine). Walmart is most likely helping this by pressuring manufacturers to make cheaper oil. Gotta love the US mentality.
#20
Castrol vs Moble
I reciently purchased a 2001 a4 2.8 and from what I could find Audi recommends SAE 0W-30 ACEA A2 or A3.
I can get the Castrol Syntec in SAE 5W-30 but it has an ACEA rating of A1, the lowest rating and is not recommended for performance engines.
I can also locally get the Moble 1 SAE 0W-40 European Engines formula which has an ACEA rating of A3, recomended for performance engines.
I have always prefered Castrol but if the european rating is poor I can't use it.
Is the moble 1 the best option ?
I can get the Castrol Syntec in SAE 5W-30 but it has an ACEA rating of A1, the lowest rating and is not recommended for performance engines.
I can also locally get the Moble 1 SAE 0W-40 European Engines formula which has an ACEA rating of A3, recomended for performance engines.
I have always prefered Castrol but if the european rating is poor I can't use it.
Is the moble 1 the best option ?