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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 07:30 AM
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I'm new at Audi's and i misplace my manual somewhere

- What oil to use?
- How often should i change oil ? every 5K?

I have 2003 Audi A4 3.0

- My buddy thinks it every 100K, i'm like are u nuts....
Old Mar 13, 2008 | 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by mafpia
I'm new at Audi's and i misplace my manual somewhere

- What oil to use?
- How often should i change oil ? every 5K?

I have 2003 Audi A4 3.0

- My buddy thinks it every 100K, i'm like are u nuts....
With synthetic and "normal" driving DON'T go over 10,000KM... the harder your driving is, the sooner you MUST change your oil... I use Mobil 5W40 synthetic and an AUDI filter every time!
Old Mar 13, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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yeah... you really shouldn't go over 10k on the oil...
Old Mar 13, 2008 | 10:03 PM
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I use Motul 8100 5w40. Try it out.

5 - 7K ish is good intervals I'd say.
Old Mar 17, 2008 | 03:21 AM
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Here's the list of Audi 502.00 and 505.01 approved oils

http://www.audiusa.com/etc/medialib/....0023.File.pdf
Old Mar 17, 2008 | 10:49 AM
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My mechanic recommended RS200. Has anyone heard of this oil before?
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Originally Posted by FourRings80
Here's the list of Audi 502.00 and 505.01 approved oils

http://www.audiusa.com/etc/medialib/....0023.File.pdf
Great post: THANKS!
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Um I change mine every 8k dealer recomends every 16k... and your buddy is an Idiot thinking that it should be cahnged every 100k
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His buddy obviously does not own a car
Old Mar 18, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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Default Re: Oil Change

Originally Posted by ogins77
His buddy obviously does not own a car
Either that or his blinker fluid needs to be changed ASAP if he is letting the oil stay in there for that long :P

I'd say change based on your driving style, the harder you drive the more often you should change. I personally don't let it go over 7k without a change. Its an easy DIY even with the most limited of tools.


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