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Oil
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:52 pm
by DavidT
A little advice please.
I'm looking to use fully synthetic oil and will change every 5000 miles but am not interested in the AVS stuff.
What fully synthetic oil do Audi use ? and where else can I buy it cheaper ?
Also what are the alternative fully synthetic oils and can anyone recommend one please ?
I've read through lots of old posts but have not arrived at a clear solution.
Cheers,
David
Re: Oil
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 9:51 pm
by Carps
I had the same questions a little while back. The result (for me) was Mobil 1 0-40.
Check out
this thread for more info
Re: Oil
Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 9:54 pm
by Carps
Just re-read that thread myself, and you even posted to it !
I guess that it was part of your research, so probably won't actually help you very much.
If you chose the Castrol route, I negotiated quite a good discount at my local BMW dealership for the 1 litre bottles it comes in, so you could give that a go.
Re: Oil
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2003 10:51 pm
by Dippy
David,
Please note that if you are on AVS with the S4 then you MUST use VAG 503.01 oil, so the "AVS stuff" is the good stuff!
Your standard choice is Mobil 1 0W40, Castrol Formula SLX 0W30 and Synta Gold 0W30. AmD use the latter and it's the cheapest. Since I have only ever found the Castrol at Audi dealers in 1l bottles (i.e. expensive), I have been using Mobil 1 at around £28 per 4l from Halfords.
Re: Oil
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2003 12:13 am
by DavidT
Thanks guys.
Dippy, do I understand correctly, Mobil 1 0W-40 meets VAG 503.01 ?
If so I will buy in bulk and take it to the dealer for them to use at the next service.
Re: Oil
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2003 7:13 pm
by Riz_RS4
See topic under S3 [img]images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]
Re: Oil
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2003 7:55 pm
by Dippy
Yes it does.
Re: Oil
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2003 8:34 pm
by DavidT
Thanks Dave. Are you coming along to Donnington on Sunday ? I would like a ride in your car (remap,cats'n all) I will take you round in mine for a session.
Rizzer,
Which thread in the S3 forum ?
Re: Oil
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2003 8:54 pm
by Riz_RS4
I got Mobil oil for my S3 and discussed it here
Mobil S3 Oil dont know if the info is any use to you guys thou. [img]images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]
Re: Oil
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2003 9:38 pm
by DavidT
Thank you Riz.
That's the oil for me then.
I will try and get a trade price for it and post as a group buy for the forum.
Re: Oil
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2003 9:54 pm
by Riz_RS4
Cool a group buy seems a good idea... my S3 loves sucking the oil dry. [img]images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
Re: Oil
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2003 11:19 am
by Dippy
Thanks Dave. Are you coming along to Donnington on Sunday ? I would like a ride in your car (remap,cats'n all) I will take you round in mine for a session.
Sorry, I can't make it as I'm flying off to Malta on Sunday. However I don't track my car as I can't afford the risk of a crash [img]images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]
Re: Oil
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2003 11:23 am
by Riz_RS4
However I don't track my car as I can't afford the risk of a crash
dont worry dippy your not alone. [img]images/graemlins/beerchug.gif[/img]
Re: Oil
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2003 11:31 am
by DavidT
No worries Dave,
I'd like to meet up with you at some point and have a passenger ride in your car if that's OK please ? I am looking for a bit more power and your setup is an option.
Enjoy your trip, I hope its pleasure.
I used to feel the same as you two about trackdays, but I insure my car fully comp with Greenlight for each trackday for £ 65 and it makes me feel like this [img]images/graemlins/biggrin3.gif[/img]
Re: Oil
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2003 10:11 pm
by Paul-RS
Thank you Riz.
That's the oil for me then.
I will try and get a trade price for it and post as a group buy for the forum.
not sure if this helps you David (and the forum) this was posted by jonah on TT forum and TT-Quattro forum...
As there has been alot of confusion about correct oils i have made been in contact with Castrol , apparently this oil is only supplied to VW,BMW and porsche deals it turns out which is why we pay £14.99 alitre for the stuff.
I now have a contact at Castrol who will supply Castrol SLX in 4x 1 ltr bottles for £8.50 a Litre this is direct from Castrol and postage is free for 4Ltrs
Castrol SLX 0W/30 VW503 01/502 00/505 00
If you require any simply call the number below and order over the phone.
Tel 01954231668