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MRPANDA
07-31-2016, 02:10 PM
Looked through the TSB list of "Audi Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00"
Saw mobil 1 0W-40 listed. Was going to go with this, then figured why not ask to see if there's folks with experience who know of better options...
Any prefs I should consider for this unusually warm NY/NJ summer? Anyone use a specific oil and end up with undesired noise (increased lifter noise, etc?)
TIA
LINK:
https://www.audiusa.com/content/dam/audiusa/Documents/Audi-1997-2012-Technical-Service-Bulletin.pdf
MagillaGorilla
07-31-2016, 02:35 PM
Switching oil for the outside temperature is a thing of the past and completely unnecessary with modern synthetic oil. Run the type specified in your owners manual.
blackfunk
07-31-2016, 08:45 PM
Oil has two weights 0W-40W - Operating temp and cold temp. No need to switch as the info is all contained.
EddieK12
07-31-2016, 08:53 PM
I have super high miles now, running 5W-40 Liqui Moly. Have had good luck with it, Cheap on Amazon in my opinion for 5 Quart Jugs.. Granted I burn a quart every 250 miles, but whatever.. lol
It's 502.00 compliant and factory calls for 5W-40 :)
USAF_Danny
07-31-2016, 08:55 PM
5W-40 Liqui Moly is awesome.
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MRPANDA
07-31-2016, 09:23 PM
5w-40 Liquid moly it is then. Thanks all!
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chet.rowles
07-31-2016, 11:14 PM
I have super high miles now, running 5W-40 Liqui Moly. Have had good luck with it, Cheap on Amazon in my opinion for 5 Quart Jugs.. Granted I burn a quart every 250 miles, but whatever.. lol
It's 502.00 compliant and factory calls for 5W-40 :)
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BlownOne
08-01-2016, 07:12 AM
I've used motul specific and Castrol edge both in 5w-40 without any issues. You can use 0w-40 or 5w-40 depending on your climate. I only use oem or big name manufactures (Mobil1, Castrol, Motul, Amsoil, etc) for fluids and I haven't had an issue with any car, ever.
Will
EHesh14
08-01-2016, 08:25 AM
Liqui Molly 5w-40. Just tried the "high tech" and I do notice a bit of a mpg increase as stated on the jug. I used to use Mobil 1 0w 40, but had to keep adding oil more often