Did I get the wrong oil? 1999 A6 Avant 2.8
10-13-2006, 09:15 PM
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Did I get the wrong oil? 1999 A6 Avant 2.8
I have a mechanic who's doing some simple stuff to my car and as it's new to me, and i had no idea how old the oil was, we changed it.
I've been reading to use M1 0-40, but for whatever reason, he put in M1 10-30. I've got no idea what this will do, if anything bad to the engine.
Will running this for 3k really matter or should it be changed?
Thanks!
Marty
I've been reading to use M1 0-40, but for whatever reason, he put in M1 10-30. I've got no idea what this will do, if anything bad to the engine.
Will running this for 3k really matter or should it be changed?
Thanks!
Marty
10-13-2006, 10:27 PM
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No need to change it. M1 0W-40 meets the VW 502.00 std, which prevents sludge buildup. IIRC,..
the M1 10W-30 oil doesn't meet this VW standard, but it will do no harm to your engine, especially for 3K miles (you really don't need to change oil every 3K miles - wastes oil and some of your $s).
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