Originally Posted by eutectic

FWIW, I just called two reputable independent European-oriented car service shops and inquired about their recommendations for OCI on a new 2024 A5. One recommended 1st oil change at 5K miles and then every 7,500 miles thereafter. The other recommended 1st oil change at 2,500 miles and then every 5,000 - 7,500 miles thereafter. Bear in mind, these recommendations were based on an owner who wanted to keep the car long-term. Each quoted about $140 per oil change.

Originally Posted by eutectic

FWIW, I just called two reputable independent European-oriented car service shops and inquired about their recommendations for OCI on a new 2024 A5. One recommended 1st oil change at 5K miles and then every 7,500 miles thereafter. The other recommended 1st oil change at 2,500 miles and then every 5,000 - 7,500 miles thereafter. Bear in mind, these recommendations were based on an owner who wanted to keep the car long-term. Each quoted about $140 per oil change.

Originally Posted by mhoran89

this absolutely checks out. same kind of thing I have been saying for a while...

Originally Posted by 24A5Cab

I think we're all pretty much in agreement on OCI if we want to keep our cars for more than a couple of years.
Last questions;

Originally Posted by 24A5Cab

I think we're all pretty much in agreement on OCI if we want to keep our cars for more than a couple of years.
Last questions;

Originally Posted by CKinLA

There's a good thread on the VW508 / 0W-20 oil options here (https://www.audiworld.com/forums/aud...-cars-2988798/), that came out with the B9 S5s as a new oil spec.

I used to use the Mobil 1 ESP X2 (it's what's currently the Audi OEM oil if you get it done at the dealership), but have recently switched to Liqui Moly Top Tec 6200 as of my last oil change, now that I'm out of warranty and get my oil changes done at an Indy mechanic. I'm thinking of getting myself a Mity Vac and alternating doing an interim 5k/6mo oil change myself, and then the next one at the Indy dealer along with routine annual maintenance.

Originally Posted by 24A5Cab

Just bought my first Audi (BMW & Miata guy) it's a 2024 A5 Cabriolet. The first oil change is scheduled for 10K miles. I'm accustomed to doing the FIRST oil change much earlier. I realize there have been improvements in machining and oil structure, but 10K seems like a long time to wait for the first change. I'm thinking I should do the first change at 5K., and subsequent changes at 10K.
I've also read here about issues with oil burning in most Audi engines (have not had this issue in any other car). Maybe this is a related issue?
Would like to hear from long-time Audi owners regarding both first time oil change, and subsequent intervals.

Originally Posted by wiltedjoint

I did my first oil change at 1k miles then at 5k and every 5k since. An Audi mechanic told me that if you don't like your engine, change your oil every 10k miles.