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Best oil for B5 S4???

Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 9:17 pm
by CliveH
OK, I'm sure this has been done before, so just a link or 2 will do fine thanks, but try as I might the search facility didn't bring up what I'm looking for...

...which is - which brand do you guys use/prefer, quality/value? (rather than views on which grade should be used in summer, etc)

RE: Best oil for B5 S4???

Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 9:40 pm
by s4woody
mobil 1 thanks ..

RE: Best oil for B5 S4???

Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 10:22 pm
by harry
or check out oilmans web page enter yer details, mods etc and he gets back to you with pref oil

RE: Best oil for B5 S4???

Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 10:29 pm
by CliveH
nice one harry - gotta link please?

RE: Best oil for B5 S4???

Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 10:33 pm
by harry
http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=53088

here ya go fancy pants ya lazy get - open it up click on oilman name and his website will be revealed - enjoy

HTH

Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 10:40 pm
by Paulm
yeah that is what I did, good service

Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 10:41 pm
by MarkB
Paulm wrote:yeah that is what I did, good service
What did him come up with for you? Mines gonna be getting Mobil 1 at the next change unless thats not such a good idea...

Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 10:43 pm
by CliveH
Thanks Harry :thumbs:

Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 10:44 pm
by harry
its worth tryin it for yerself mark as pauls mods may require a diff oil to your s4 depending on state of tune etc not sure what you are running on yours

Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 10:48 pm
by maxxximus
M1 0w40 matey.

I use fleabay - 8 litres for around £50 delivered.

Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 11:01 pm
by saf
Ive been told mobile1 0w 40 is best. Fully synthetic.

I wouldnt use anything else. Gives you best of both worlds for summer and winter.

As with any oil, Always take time to warn up car and cool down car, and youll get the best protection from your engine.

I know a lot of guys (Not with S4's) but other turbo charged cars, and theyreally neglect warming up and cooling down. Never get tempted to boot the car when cold, even if it dont seem as its doing damage it is and over time the wear will build up.

Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 12:45 am
by Paulm
5w40 for me as I change mine every 5k max. If you ask Oilman I am sure he wil tell you 0w40 is too thin and to use 5w40 which is spot on unless you do track days then you should use 5w50 or 60. On saying that 60 is too thick for normal road use and can cause probs.

Any good 5w40 will do.

I use Millers but used to use Mobile1 then valvoline but they are way over the top on cost so use millers or Coma 5w40 :)

Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 2:14 am
by saf
Doesnt 0w 40 provided maximum protection for cold starts though?

Oil treatment by forte is good as well as an addition protection ingredient.

Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 7:50 am
by maxxximus
5w40 is adequate for our climate but 0w40 provides the best protection in colder climates.

Good article here http://www.carbibles.com/viscosity.html

Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 7:55 am
by MarkB
harry wrote:its worth tryin it for yerself mark as pauls mods may require a diff oil to your s4 depending on state of tune etc not sure what you are running on yours
I'm running similar which is why I asked Paul