Should I let Audi put 5w30 507.00 oil in?

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Post by RS6Steve » Fri Nov 19, 2010 4:18 pm

s4bandit wrote:just checked with audi and the independant dealer i use aswell both say 5w30, need to change the oil on monday still dont know what to do ? how come most of you guys think the 5w 40 is the right one ?

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It is most defiantly 5w 40w, Went to the dealer a few week ago told him what I wanted and the first thing he said to me was... You must have an RS6 sir!!!

He said 5w 30w were for their other models!!!!
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Post by bilko1 » Fri Nov 19, 2010 4:32 pm

I'd go with whatever Grizz or Doug recommend, i guess they are too busy to comment.
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Post by Shoppinit » Fri Nov 19, 2010 4:43 pm

JCviggen wrote:OK, let me rephrase that then, put any kind of modern A-brand fully synthetic in an RS6 and you'll be fine, probably those diesels too but I'm not really into diesel engines so know little about them.
Even those that don't meet VW spec 505.01 or 507.00? I would rather not take the risk.

The stories of woe from those that have done just that with their PD engines are rife on the net.

http://www.google.co.uk/#hl=en&source=h ... 2abc65ed44

I don't want to be one of them by putting just any A-brand fully synthetic oil in. Of which there were plenty of excellent ones to chose from in the 5w40 range back in the day when Audi was deciding which oil was best for the RS6. So why specify a PD engine oil unless the engine needed the extra protection?
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Post by MoRS6+ » Fri Nov 19, 2010 7:49 pm

We need 'oilman' to clarify things!!

Oilman, what's the deal?

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Post by bilko1 » Tue Nov 23, 2010 5:51 pm

Just picked up some oil from TPS they gave me 5/30 longlife gold I said "are you sure that's right" so the guy rang the local Audi dealer and they said 5/40 fully synthetic platinum which is what I came away with.
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Post by philroach » Tue Nov 23, 2010 8:02 pm

Master tec at my local Audi dealer used Quantum Platinum 5W-40 full synthetic engine oil
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Post by bilko1 » Thu Nov 25, 2010 11:49 pm

Forgot to say TPS are doing 20 litres Quantum Platinum 5W-40 full synthetic engine oil for £44.50 plus vat, special offer for a few days.
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Post by spurtle » Fri Dec 03, 2010 7:00 pm

What's TPS? That's a great price - 20l would normally be about £100.
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Post by bilko1 » Sat Dec 04, 2010 6:57 am

Trade parts specialists. http://www.thetradepartsspecialists.co.uk/
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Post by spurtle » Sat Dec 04, 2010 1:50 pm

Ah, I see it's trade only. Anyone with an account fancy organising a group buy?
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Post by bilko1 » Sat Dec 04, 2010 9:46 pm

spurtle wrote:Ah, I see it's trade only. Anyone with an account fancy organising a group buy?
If you go in they will serve you and give you a good deal but if you know someone in the trade you get better discount.
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