Raistlin

SAE 5W-40:
is engineered specifically to meet the Volkswagen engine warranty requirements, exceeding VW 502 00 and 505 00. Exceeds all car and light truck manufacturer's warranty requirements for the protection for gasoline, diesel and turbocharged engines where API SL, SJ, SH, CF or CD is recommended. Porsche approved and also exceeds European ACEA: A3, B3, B4, MB 229.3, MB 229.1, BMW LL-98. Meets the engine protection requirements of Volvo, BMW, Mercedes Benz and ILSAC GF-3 for API Certified Gasoline Engine Oils.

darknd4

it's what we use at the dealership.

BluDemon

well you answered your own question listing the spec's........ For me it's Castrol all the way

Raistlin

and it doesn't show up on the audi approved list, just the SLX which is the euro formula.

That is why I posted

GDawgA4

If you have a Pepboys or Autozone near you, look for German Castrol 0w-30.

Raistlin

That weight ok for 2.0t in thenortheast?

RKA

But the bottom line is you can read the BITOG forums all day long, and you'll not find a single high mileage owner that suffered catastrophic engine failure as a result of using an oil that was *slightly* different from the weight prescribed by the manufacturer. Similarly, you'll not find a single owner that was far better off using the flavor of the month.

Use the castrol 5W40 (or the GC 0W30 if it floats your boat), change it regularly, and keep it filled properly. The electricals will fall apart long before you have an issue with engine mechanicals.

BluDemon

just be sure it has the VW 502 00 and 505 00 on the bottle. Heck my dealer uses castrol syn 5-w30.

GDawgA4

Even though it's not on Audi's "approved" list, they are VW 502, 503 01 and 505 approved.

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Raistlin

Very good point