Sands

What's the best grade synthetic oil to use for NE winters? Thanks.

Andy Hedin

I'd use Mobil-1 5W-30

Sands

Thanks

Will

Re: What's the best grade synthetic oil to use for NE winters? Thanks.

Will

Oops! What about for Colorado?

Andy Hedin

I'd still say Mobil-1 5W-30 would be your best bet

ErikR

Andy is absolutely right, FOR ALL SEASONS (Audi says): Mobil-1 5W-30

larryV

Audi says?

ErikR

Yes, check the manual: 5w30 (unspecified but apparently dino) up to 90+F. 5w30 synthetic is vastly better than dino in all categories including price (over time). Ergo, unless you race in S. Arizona, TX, or CA, go for 5w30 synthetic.

Mobil 1 is available everywhere in the US at Kmart and Target. Redline and Amsoil are comparable but more expensive.

pdw

They might recommend 5W-30 but not synthetic 5W-30. Keep in mind that they don't recommend against synthetic either.