oil question

[s4turbo01]

On my drive home tonight i had the light come on telling me my oil level was low. So i stopped and checked and it was a little low, but i dont now what kind of oil to get because it doesnt say near the oil cap and the owners manual isnt in my car. Can anybody tell me what ind of oil to buy.

[xx_s4quattro_xx]

i use mobil 1 syntetic 0-40w 7 quarts.

[gointoscott]

How long have you owned your car? I would put the same kind that is in it. I'm thinking you have a shop change it so maybe the sticker showing the next time you need it changed shows the kind of oil they used? most use synthetic - mobile 1

To me the bigger question is why the light came on if the oil is only a little low. If its still above the 1 quart add mark, then it might be the sensor. This is located on the bottom of the oil pan.

[WingsnHorns]

5W40 is recommended.

[00S4Boy]

5w-40 is oe, 0w-40 or 0w-30 are common alternatives 5w-30 will work also, full synthetic of course.

[xx_s4quattro_xx]

5w-40 is oe, 0w-40 or 0w-30 are common alternatives 5w-30 will work also, full synthetic of course.

So which one is better 0w40 or 5w40

[team_soy]

look up how to read oil weights and you should be able to decide which one fits your app.

[s42k5b]

How do you not kno what kind of oil you use in your car?

[xx_s4quattro_xx]

look up how to read oil weights and you should be able to decide which one fits your app.

dont feel like it so ill stick with 0w40. How bout that.

[MacDaddy]

i wouldn't use a zero weight in a turbocharged car unless your operating in a very cold climate. select the appropriate oil for the conditions your operating the vehicle in.

top up with the same as what is in there already, or 5W-30 if its all thats available, but definatley use a synthetic, at 120 degrees Celsius oil has one tenth its original lubricating properties, the oil in the S4 can get close to those temperatures under normal summer driving, and can go above that under extreme circumstances. with dinosaur oil in there you face the very real possibility of engine damage or failure.

[Rated S]

How do you not kno what kind of oil you use in your car?

He might have gotten the car recently?
Shit, I forget what viscosity oil I put in my car sometimes.

[imola_Jon]

I've been using M1 0w40 for 4 years with no complaints.

[AudiSportB5S4]

im a fan of TOTAL....... its ELF oil, rated in the top oils from that website "bobisoilguy" or something of that nature some kind of technical oil forum LOL...

[MacDaddy]

bob is an idiot. read through a API standards book and you'll see for yourself.

[xx_s4quattro_xx]

yea i just got my car work on at exaltmotorsports last week derek that own the shop says elf is the way to go. But i heard those are hard to get right?

[Dimcorner]

I have so far used Castrol, Mobil 1, and Pentosynth.

Feels all the same to me.

[JackalS4]

I'd say for now get something 5W40/synthetic in there to fill it to the correct level absolutely ASAP.

Then, do an oil change...I recommend true synthetic Motul 5W40.

[jesterekim]

I only used Royal Purple Oil 5w-20 w/ Amsoil EaO filters. I guess its good?

[AudiSportB5S4]

yea i just got my car work on at exaltmotorsports last week derek that own the shop says elf is the way to go. But i heard those are hard to get right?

go to www.rapidparts.com

they sell it, and they get it to you insanely fast, esp. if you live in the NE, UPS ground is the shiznit and they are from UPstate NY....

[S4_NE]

On my drive home tonight i had the light come on telling me my oil level was low. So i stopped and checked and it was a little low, but i dont now what kind of oil to get because it doesnt say near the oil cap and the owners manual isnt in my car. Can anybody tell me what ind of oil to buy.

I liv ein southern CT and run 0W40 m1 all year round never had an issue in 3 years and never burned more that 1/2 quart ever. I change it every 3500 to 4000 miles. thsi is also befor and after stg 3

[AudiSportB5S4]

I only used Royal Purple Oil 5w-20 w/ Amsoil EaO filters. I guess its good?

royal purple is the biggest BS oil on the market i think. i used it once, never will again... ive used Castrol German Syntec, loved it, tried the RP 5.30 and had condensation in my oil for the first time ever, my oil cap was white one day! They charge more than ELF, and ELF is way better.... go to the link I posted next time you need your oil done get it from them, rapidparts.com, FYI, if you get Total or ELF same thing. .

[jesterekim]

go to www.rapidparts.com

they sell it, and they get it to you insanely fast, esp. if you live in the NE, UPS ground is the shiznit and they are from UPstate NY....

That's why their called "Rapid Parts."

[AudiSportB5S4]

That's why their called "Rapid Parts."