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8V S3 Oil/filter Recommendations?
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Hey folks;
For anyone that changes their own oil and filter - which products do you use and recommend?
I did find the PDF that lists the approved 504-spec choices, here: //www.audiusa.com/content/dam/a...e-Bulletin.pdf
Among this list, do y'all have a favorite?
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Wicked, I'll assume you are in the USA. Do you intend to run a 504.00 spec oil or 502.00?
I have a slight preference for the Mahle filters and buy them when possible.
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I'm in Seattle, yes. I didn't realize 502 was an option, some light searching told me 504 was the correct spec for an S3. However, I'm okay with bending the rules if there's a compelling reason to go with 502 instead.
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I think it depends on your driving style. If you like racing and drive hard you should change oil more often. Here is my preference (in no particular order):
1. Motul 5W40, Fully (100%) synthetic oil and OE oil filter
2. Liqui Moly 5W-40, Fully (100%) synthetic oil and OE oil filter
3. Pur�l Elite Series 10w40 and OE oil filter.
Now let me say a little more about PurOl. it is indeed a special kind of motor oil in a good way. I think PurOl is the best engine oil for S3 that you can currently buy on an open market if you are willing to pay $22 per quart. I did use it once on my A6 with 3.0 engine and I felt the difference right away. For most oil I dont normally "feel" the difference before and after oil change but felt after this one. I believe all these three type of engine oil adhere to VW/Audi standards, should not be any problem here.
Since I already have 6 quarts of Motul 5W40 I will use it for my next service but after that I will only use PurOl.
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However, I'm okay with bending the rules if there's a compelling reason to go with 502 instead.
For the USA, Audi still calls out 502.00. It's more robust than the 504.00 oils.
The most popular 502.00 oil is going to be the Mobil 1 0W40 (W*mart, $25/5qts) oil. There are a few other common 502.00 oils that you can find at local stores.
I would double-check your Owner's Manual and verify it says 502.00. I don't think the 504/507 oil is recommended for anything but the diesels sold here in the USA. You'll have no issues/concerns with warranty if you follow their recommendation.
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I've got 2 cases of Mobil One 5W-30 in my garage. Would like to use that oil if possible but don't want to compromise my engine! Any opinions whether that would be a problem?
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I've got 2 cases of Mobil One 5W-30 in my garage. Would like to use that oil if possible but don't want to compromise my engine! Any opinions whether that would be a problem?
If it doesn't say 502.00 formula, then no go.
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