What oil off the shelf?
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Or check this page from Audi. https://www.audiusa.com/content/dam/audiusa/Documents/maintenance-schedules/MY%202016%20Audi%20USA%20Scheduled%20Maintenance_1-31-2018.pdf
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Wow, after looking at this test, I'm not sure Mobil 1 is a good option.
I thought it was a great oil?
I thought it was a great oil?
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Wow, after looking at this test, I'm not sure Mobil 1 is a good option.
I thought it was a great oil?
I thought it was a great oil?
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Wow, after looking at this test, I'm not sure Mobil 1 is a good option.
I thought it was a great oil?
I thought it was a great oil?
Mobil1 synthetic was a great oil but a couple of years ago they reformulated their oils according to results on the website Bob Is The Oil Guy. E.G. their 0W-40 Euro spec oil, which was once the darling of BITOG ( the website I mentioned) has lost favor. It shears down to a heavy 30 weight oil fairly quickly.
I also have a 2013 Porsche and have started using Castrol Edge 0W-40 Euro which is getting decent reviews. In addition, the lifter tick I had with Mobil 1 has gone away.
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How many engine failures have you ever heard of by using “cheap” oil. If you change it every 5k then just about anything will do. My friend used to change his oil every 3k but instead of wasting his money he sold his old oil to another guy who went on to clock up 220k miles. BTW this other guy used to buy the old plugs as well! Most oils are good for well over 10k, the manufacturers state 10k to CYA and the oil producers tell you 10k or less so that they sell more oil. If you have a racing/track engine then that’s a different discussion.
Buying a best quality antifreeze won’t gain you anything either.
Buying a best quality antifreeze won’t gain you anything either.
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How many engine failures have you ever heard of by using “cheap” oil. If you change it every 5k then just about anything will do. My friend used to change his oil every 3k but instead of wasting his money he sold his old oil to another guy who went on to clock up 220k miles. BTW this other guy used to buy the old plugs as well! Most oils are good for well over 10k, the manufacturers state 10k to CYA and the oil producers tell you 10k or less so that they sell more oil. If you have a racing/track engine then that’s a different discussion.
Buying a best quality antifreeze won’t gain you anything either.
Buying a best quality antifreeze won’t gain you anything either.
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How many engine failures have you ever heard of by using “cheap” oil. If you change it every 5k then just about anything will do. My friend used to change his oil every 3k but instead of wasting his money he sold his old oil to another guy who went on to clock up 220k miles. BTW this other guy used to buy the old plugs as well! Most oils are good for well over 10k, the manufacturers state 10k to CYA and the oil producers tell you 10k or less so that they sell more oil. If you have a racing/track engine then that’s a different discussion.
Buying a best quality antifreeze won’t gain you anything either.
Buying a best quality antifreeze won’t gain you anything either.