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09-16-2001, 05:08 AM
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Curious what the most recently manuals recommend in terms of type of oil. My 2000 (10/99) build originally said 5w30. I know they changed to 0w/30. I just read the product info for Mobil 1 0w40 now listed on their website for purchase in the U.S. Mobil says the 0w40 is approved for use in Audi, BMW, Saab, Mercedes, etc.
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09-16-2001, 06:43 AM
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0W-30 or 0W-40.
0W-30 is the first recommendation in the manual. 0W-40 might be necessary in <B>warmer</B> climates.
You definitely <b><i>DO NOT</i></b> want to use thick oil in colder climates. You want THINNER oil in COLDER climates. Understand that 0W-30 and 0W-40 are the same weight ('0' viscosity) at the time of a <i>cold start</i>.
I use Mobil 1 0W-40. Click on the 'Why use 0W-40 Mobil 1 synthetic?' link in my signature for more information.
You definitely <b><i>DO NOT</i></b> want to use thick oil in colder climates. You want THINNER oil in COLDER climates. Understand that 0W-30 and 0W-40 are the same weight ('0' viscosity) at the time of a <i>cold start</i>.
I use Mobil 1 0W-40. Click on the 'Why use 0W-40 Mobil 1 synthetic?' link in my signature for more information.
09-16-2001, 06:46 AM
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I agree, use thinner oil in cold. if you want to use 5w30, thats ok for summer...........
in the winter i use 0w30 from mobil 1
in the summer i use the 5w30 they put in @ my dealership.
Alex
in the summer i use the 5w30 they put in @ my dealership.
Alex
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