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  1. 04-15-2012 12:54 AM #1
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    Which Grade Oil is your dealer putting in?

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    What is your dealer using on your A4 B8?
    Mine is using 10W-40, and others in the area 5W-40 or 0W-40.
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  2. 04-15-2012 07:41 AM #2
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  3. 04-15-2012 08:30 AM #3
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    I change my oil and filter myself every 7500 miles and I use Mobil 1 0W-40. This is a VW/Audi recommended oil. No problems.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SDF1 View Post
    What is your dealer using on your A4 B8?
    Mine is using 10W-40, and others in the area 5W-40 or 0W-40.
    I thought the majority of dealers (at least in US) use Castrol....
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    Hers: 2011 Mercedes C300/4Matic/Steel Grey/Sport/Nav
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  5. 04-15-2012 09:47 AM #5
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    My paperwork always says "ZVP000540 SYNT5W30".
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  6. 04-15-2012 10:49 AM #6
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    Penske Automotive Group dealership (Audi of Bedford) and they run Pennzoil Synthetic 5w-30. When I do my oil changes I use Castrol 5w-30.
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  7. 04-15-2012 02:00 PM #7
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    I think my dealer intentionally put 10W-40 a thick oil so i don't burn oil. I think that's what is giving me bad gas millage and making my car feel heavy.

    What is the thinnest oil I can use and within spec? Can I put 0W-30?

    I went on Castrol's website and it recommended Castrol EDGE with SPT, SAE 5W-40
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  8. 04-15-2012 02:53 PM #8
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    full synth 5w-40 ...mileage is also a factor tho.. considering most of our cars are under 50k (with a few exception) thick oil shouldnt be needed. you should bring that up asap.
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  9. 04-15-2012 03:27 PM #9
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    Both dealers I've been to use 5/40 Syntec.
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  10. 04-15-2012 04:21 PM #10
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    Thought manual says Mobile1 5W40.
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  11. 04-15-2012 04:27 PM #11
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    What year is your car? and what does your manual say?
    I guess after 2009 they figured out a better oil to use.
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    5w-40 is recommended by the manual - I put that in.
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    Motul 5w-40 or Castrol Syntec 5w-40
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    5W40 Synthetic was recommended
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    Audi dealership in Palo Alto, CA recommends Castrol Edge 5w-40. I put a quart in every 3k miles.
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    5w40 full synthetic, either Castrol or Mobil 1

    i have a 2009 and my manual says 5w40 as well. if it's an off brand or diff grade or something just make sure the oil says that it's VW 502 approved somewhere on the bottle and you'll be fine
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    What do you guys fell about the 5w30 or the 0w30? too thin?
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    Quote Originally Posted by SDF1 View Post
    What do you guys fell about the 5w30 or the 0w30? too thin?
    What does YOUR manual recommend?
    If 5W40, why is your dealer saying 10W40 - to potentially induce you into voiding your warranty and incur costly repairs?
    My manual and my Audi-knowledgeable independent mechanic says 5w40 synthetic - why would you consider otherwise?
    2009 3.2L Sedan BB/Beige. VMR V710 Gunmetal 19" Rims. Exterior Chrome Trim painted Quartz Grey. LED ROW tail lights. KW V1. H&R RSB. StopTech PosiQuiet Pads, Painted Calipers. HOEN Xenon Match Fog Lamps. Fog Grilles converted to S-Line look. Stone Guards. Modified Votex Rear Diffuser. LED interior lights, cup holder lights & door pocket lights. RS4 Pedals. Remus Mufflers.
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    My dealer uses 5-40 Castrol. I top it off with 5-40 Liqui Moly (German made).
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