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Old 11-17-2003, 10:29 AM
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I did a search on what our factory oil is but got confusing results. I know mine came aas 10w-30 in Florida. No clue if it is syn or mineral. I know that for your oil changes you gotta pay extra to upgrade to synthetic...so i guess we have mineral from the factory. Anybody know for sure?
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Old 11-17-2003, 10:38 AM
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Default From the Factory is a 0w-30 synthetic, We can't get that oil here.
it is a special break in oil.
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dealer told me its 10w-30....im confused
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Old 11-17-2003, 11:06 AM
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Uuug - read 22 & 27 posts down
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Book says 0w-30 should be used, if that can't be found you can sub in 5w-30
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Mobil 0w-30 is right
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But it doesn't meet all the requirements that audi wants for their engines.
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Shure can! Castrol Formula SLX/German Syntec/GC...0w-30.
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No, the dealer is confused.They give the advice that gets you out the door fastest.Most are clueless
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Does not meet VW 505/503.01 spec for long-life, 0w-40 does.
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