First service - assistance required!

[benm7]

Hi guys,
I am going to put my RS4 in for a service in the next month. It is ahead of schedule but am taking it on a road trip around Europe in September so want everything to be checked before I go.

I haven't put it in for a service yet so have a few questions:
1. Looks like people recommend supplying their own oil (assuming the stealer lets me). What oil should I get? I don't do track days so just need regular servicing oil
2. I am considering replacing gearbox oil as well. Again, what should I use and what should I expect to pay for the service for this?
3. My firmware needs upgrading, should I complain of cold start idle issues? I have the extended warranty so hopefully they should do it FoC.
4. Anything else i should supply to save costs from the stealer?

Thanks!

[toyneg]

the oil you want is Castrol Edge Fully Synthetic 5W30 Engine Oil

i'll let the others reply ref the other stuff

[TonyHayers]

4. Anything else i should supply to save costs from the stealer?

The best way to save costs from a stealer is not to let them near your car

[benm7]

4. Anything else i should supply to save costs from the stealer?

The best way to save costs from a stealer is not to let them near your car

Haha agreed! It is still under warranty though and therefore keen to keep the Audi stamps on the log book, even if it means a few extra £. It's also too far for me to get to the likes of MRC, and I have a stealer around the corner so think i'll stick to them

[spikeyboy101]

Certainly buy your own oil - Eurocar parts are selling for £27.99 for 4ltrs at the moment (Gastrol Edge 5w30)

Think dealers charge something stupied like £20 per ltr

You need just over 9 ltrs.

[vantage828]

i've always wondered about this - how do you know the garage has used the oil you supplied?

[MB2]

Provided they don't charge you at their rates it probably doesn't matter - but my guess would be choose a trustworthy garage as if you can't trust them to do that how do you know they changed the oil filter etc. anyway ?

[benm7]

Thanks for the comments guys.
This service is actually going to be a decent one, its the 55k service. Can anyone provide insight on what they have paid recently for this service? I have seen prices vary quite a bit.
Also I can get to a stealer in Cambridge, do you think they would be cheaper than a London stealer? PS. I will definitely call myself to confirm but wanted opinions first

[Silverfox42]

Had 51k AVS service in March at Hatfield Audi, with pollen filter which was not due and additional DRC checks ( all fine!) and this came to £460 all in. Should have provided my own oil as this was £175 or so...

[sumdy]

Had a service done 50k provided all consumables inc plugs and brake fluid charged me £195 wakefield audi

[benm7]

Had a service done 50k provided all consumables inc plugs and brake fluid charged me £195 wakefield audi

Thanks Sumdy, think I might do the same if they permit me. Where did you buy the plugs and brake fluid from? I can see the plugs on amazon for around £10 each by the looks of it.

[Silverfox42]

£195 in Wakefield?! I was stealeraped!!
Didn't do my plugs, Manmaths says I would have paid about £250 or so if consumables were provided by me. Oil would have been about £60.

Sunday, I am guessing you spent about £160 on plugs and oil and other consumables?

[Silverfox42]

Sumdy! Bleedin' autocorrect. Sorry..

[sumdy]

All parts from eurocarparts bought over a period of a few months, not sure of total amount but plugs were £75 oil£90 12ltrs then pollen/oil filter 2 ltrs brake fluid.Have had the car 6 yrs and all servicing has been done by wakefield Audi.

[MB2]

I think plugs are age rather than miles related as mine were changed this year at about 30k.