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oil changes chipped cars

Post by rs4steve » Mon Jan 20, 2003 1:31 am

is everyone with chipped cars having more frequent oil changes?

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Re: oil changes chipped cars

Post by Bushy » Mon Jan 20, 2003 10:06 am

nope

10,000 miles

Should be OK unless you are giving it large all the time

The quality of engine oil is good these days

Although i decided to do !0k service intervals instead of AVS, up to 19k on same oil, no thanks
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Post by PhilT » Mon Jan 20, 2003 10:12 am

I'm chipped and running AVS. Don't really 'give it large' that much, honest.
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Post by johneroberts » Mon Jan 20, 2003 10:35 am

Changing it every 10,000.
But also topping it up on a regular basis, cos running at 120o C tends to burn it.
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Post by DuncS3 » Mon Jan 20, 2003 2:04 pm

I had my oil and filter changed at 6K miles - I'm still on AVS though. Sort of surprised you turbo nutters havent changed yours before 10K

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Re: oil changes chipped cars

Post by toasty » Mon Jan 20, 2003 2:54 pm

Mine's not chipped, but I change my oil, and pants [img]images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img] every 5000 miles.

I think it's a good idea especially considering the problems S4's can have with turbos etc..
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Post by s2driver » Tue Jan 21, 2003 2:09 pm

I do mine every 5,000 with fully synthetic and new filter. I also slick 50 (performance version) every 20,000. I do all my own car maintenance so I can afford to change things more regularly. Bosch Platinum plugs are changed and the K&N is cleaned every 15,000.
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Post by Dippy » Wed Jan 22, 2003 4:48 pm

Audi's top UK (ex)technician (many here know who I mean) recommended changing the oil and filter every 5000 miles.

Sure, you can probably change the oil only every 20,000 miles, and the car will be fine. Or maybe the turbos will need to be replaced at 60,000 miles. Was it just bad luck, or was it the slightly too viscous oil causing excess wear? You'll never know.

Are you prepared to risk your expensive car or would you prefer to play safe and give the engine the healthy oil it deserves? After all, for such an expensive car, an oil change is not that expensive, and so quick and easy to do.
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Re: oil changes chipped cars

Post by rs4steve » Sat Jan 25, 2003 3:23 am

looks like its a better safe than sorry 5k is the marque [img]images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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Post by johneroberts » Sat Jan 25, 2003 10:27 am

What oil are you using Steve?
and when shall we organise a Midlands get together [img]images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
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Re: oil changes chipped cars

Post by rs4steve » Sun Jan 26, 2003 12:57 am

jr using audi's own specified longlife then doesnt affect warranty issues,

sundays would be good either that or combine donington on the 26thfeb as meet/track event that way people not booked on track can spectate or be passengers(if there mad enough) [img]images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

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Re: oil changes chipped cars

Post by johneroberts » Sun Jan 26, 2003 1:07 am

So you have to run Audi Oil now [img]images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]
Mates someone pulling your plonker [img]images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
Im useing Motul Compition and Beechwood put it in [img]images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]
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Re: oil changes chipped cars

Post by rs4steve » Sun Jan 26, 2003 1:13 am

which supplier do acquire your oil from jr?

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Post by johneroberts » Sun Jan 26, 2003 1:17 am

Some guy in Oldington trading estate in Kidderminster, went College with him, Marvin... cant remember the name of the Company though, but i can take you there next i go.
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Re: oil changes chipped cars

Post by rs4steve » Sun Jan 26, 2003 1:21 am

ok cheers [img]images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

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