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Old 10-10-2006, 02:29 AM
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Trying to see what everyone is running for oil in the B6 S4. My manual says that the car was originaly filled with 0/30 weight and goes on to say the these exact specifications must be kept. These specs are:

API's SJ and ACEA's A3.

It appears that I can either go with:

Mobil 1 0-40 or Castrol Syntec 0-30.

I am leaning towards the Mobil 1 because it is what I have been using on all my cars but the dealer says Castrol Syntec is what they like to recommend. Any input would be appreciated.
 
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Old 10-10-2006, 04:13 PM
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I run mobil 0-40. But I am trying to switch it to amsoil 0-40. If you go to a jiffy lube they usually have a recomended list in there computer and can help you get the right oil in your car.
 
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Old 10-10-2006, 05:07 PM
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mobil 1 or motul.
 
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Old 10-10-2006, 05:09 PM
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mobil 1 or motul.
 
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Old 10-10-2006, 06:58 PM
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I run mobil 0-40. But I am trying to switch it to amsoil 0-40. If you go to a jiffy lube they usually have a recomended list in there computer and can help you get the right oil in your car.

Going with Mobil 1 0-40. Can't go to Jiffy Lube, it's against my religion, even if it's only for information. Purchased two cases last night and wondering how many is this car going to use.

Thanks to all!
 
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my data says 0W/30 for moderate climates but 0W/40 is much better, fill up with filter is 6 litre's
 
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Old 10-10-2006, 07:30 PM
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in the 2.7 tt motor you use 5.9 or 6.9 I can't remember. The jiffy lube people are good if it is just an oil change the first time i went there it was flawless and they dinged me 70 bucks. the second time I went there I ran acroos the street and came back and the f*@king guy had my cabin filter out and my air box filter out. I wanted to kill the little f&*ker. I was like you better put that that stuff back togther and he had no idea how it went back together. So every other time I have gone there I stand and watch them. It works out well and its cheap.
 
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Old 10-10-2006, 07:31 PM
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lol.. explain how 70 is cheap?

and they say it uses about 6 litres of oil
 
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Old 10-10-2006, 07:36 PM
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other places I have checked in to are charging close to 100 bucks and so far I have it figured it cost me about 40 to 45 in oil and filter if I buy it at Kragen and I have found a place that will change it for 15 s o i am still in the neighbor hood of 7 0 bucks.
 
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0-40 Mobil 1
 



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