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02-09-2005, 07:58 PM
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5W50 Synthetic Oil in A6?
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/87789/100_0243.jpg"></center><p>Should I switch to Castrol Sythetic oil or stick to 10W30? I have 106,000 kms on my 98 2.8 QTIP. I am tempted to switch since the oil change interval is 12,000kms. Of course, i could use my VAG-COM to reduce intervals as well. Comments? Experiences? Leaks?
02-10-2005, 12:27 AM
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All oils are mineral based. The term synthetic simply means that the ....
selection of chemical makeup of the base components has been chosen rather than just happened as a reult of the blending.
It all comes from the same crude in the first place.
It all comes from the same crude in the first place.
02-10-2005, 04:32 PM
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Using thinner oil can indeed improve mileage, but...
it's irresponsible to advise someone to use thinner oil than recommended by the factory. Audi vehicles leave the factory with 5W-40 oil. The thinnest oil I would recommend is Mobil1 0w-40. You can also purchase 5W-40 synthetic oil online. I believe ECS sells Pentosin 5W-40.
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02-14-2005, 04:19 AM
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Oil..... I suppose. I guess people only apply the 'Synthetic' to oil...
as a marketing/ sales term, when it has been chemivally broken down into its key components then selectively re-assmebled.
I am not expert so I am just guessing really. You need to look at this site for real infomation about oil.<ul><li><a href="http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/">http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/</a</li></ul>
I am not expert so I am just guessing really. You need to look at this site for real infomation about oil.<ul><li><a href="http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/">http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/</a</li></ul>
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