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Forum: S4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
04-30-2024, 07:24 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 96,251
Posted By Audi Junkie

API SL "race oil" with extra zink and moly for...

API SL "race oil" with extra zink and moly for deposits... worse than you think. ...
Forum: S4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
04-30-2024, 07:19 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 96,251
Posted By Audi Junkie

More like 502 WAS the "correct" oil (for...

More like 502 WAS the "correct" oil (for compliance and market availability reasons). How can a service advisor look you in the eye and tell you obsolete 502 is the "correct" oil or do they mean...
Forum: S4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
04-30-2024, 07:14 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 96,251
Posted By Audi Junkie

The problem is with your thinking. US spec oils...

The problem is with your thinking. US spec oils lag behind Europe, so we use Full SAPS junk like VW 502 in EA Direct Injection engines and get....deposits! Valve and ring deposits from the extra...
Forum: Audi Q8
03-09-2024, 09:35 PM
Replies: 1,311
Views: 428,228
Posted By Audi Junkie

I have some extra coil packs if anybody needs...

I have some extra coil packs if anybody needs some.
Forum: S4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
10-10-2023, 05:48 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 96,251
Posted By Audi Junkie

I went with some Motul VW 504 I had laying...

I went with some Motul VW 504 I had laying around. Reduced wear and deposits verses 508. Pretty much a no brainer....
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Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion
09-09-2023, 04:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 62,546
Posted By Audi Junkie

Edge 5w-30 with the C3 spec is most appropriate,...

Edge 5w-30 with the C3 spec is most appropriate, being Mid-SAPS and high HT/HS

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Castrol-Edge-5W-30-C3-Advanced-Full-Synthetic-Motor-Oil-5-Quarts/111745126
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Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion
09-09-2023, 04:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 62,546
Posted By Audi Junkie

Ok, well you are wrong on every count and...

Ok, well you are wrong on every count and announced that you have no confidence in you own personal understanding of the subject, or you would not fancy an oil that allows more wear and deposits.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion
09-09-2023, 04:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 62,546
Posted By Audi Junkie

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VW 508 is a fuel-efficient oil that allows more wear and...
Forum: S4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
06-10-2023, 09:43 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 96,251
Posted By Audi Junkie

"tolerances" :confused: lol ...

"tolerances" :confused: lol

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.audiworld.com-vbulletin/350x425/mboilvisc_a260d9221ec26568843be5870181f480c7d0caa5.png
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion
03-12-2023, 09:59 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 96,105
Posted By Audi Junkie

I would skip the 508 0w-20 for another MidSAPS...

I would skip the 508 0w-20 for another MidSAPS C3-type oil, such as MB 229.51, VW 504 or VW 511

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pennzoil-Platinum-Euro-L-Full-Synthetic-5W-30-Motor-Oil-5-Quart/495194903...
Forum: Philadelphia Discussion
03-12-2023, 09:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,211
Posted By Audi Junkie

...except when BOSCH pulls out of the North...

...except when BOSCH pulls out of the North American market and Woodlawn comes unglued. That place is such a huge skip anymore.
Forum: Q7 MKII Discussion
03-12-2023, 09:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,791
Posted By Audi Junkie

Really no different than MB 229.51 MidSAPS oil. ...

Really no different than MB 229.51 MidSAPS oil.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.audiworld.com-vbulletin/1382x542/oil_spec_vw_511_a732ccaf0678e97982c2b52388b79e326802f92c.png


Might as well just...
Forum: Audi 100 / A6 (C4 Platform)
10-26-2022, 10:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 112,914
Posted By Audi Junkie

ATF(+4, Dex VI) is prefered except in arctic...

ATF(+4, Dex VI) is prefered except in arctic conditions. Full switchover to ATF is fine with a complete flush. Don't do the turkey baster method to change fluid types, just to freshen the existing...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKI (8R) Discussion
10-11-2022, 08:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 33,683
Posted By Audi Junkie

More like -10% in my experience. It's about $20%...

More like -10% in my experience. It's about $20% less cost than premium, so about a +10% net benefit
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B9)
08-15-2022, 08:13 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 79,225
Posted By Audi Junkie

I have some jugs of Dexos 1.2 Rotella GasTruck to...

I have some jugs of Dexos 1.2 Rotella GasTruck to top off my 5q jugs of Valvoline XL-III, I'm not that picky.
Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B9)
08-15-2022, 08:10 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 79,225
Posted By Audi Junkie

I cooked up a new chart based on the C3...

I cooked up a new chart based on the C3 discussion....

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.audiworld.com-vbulletin/547x492/screenshot_2022_08_16_000850_cbc0eae42231f5b88149706a801e1e4eec6a058e.png
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Forum: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B9)
08-15-2022, 07:45 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 79,225
Posted By Audi Junkie

Yeah, I like all those oils. I ended up buying a...

Yeah, I like all those oils. I ended up buying a 3pk of Valvoline Euro 5w-30 VW 504/229.51 for $75 on Amazon. You know how they are when stuff isn't available to ship, they mark it down until it's in...
Forum: S4 (B9 Platform) Discussion
08-15-2022, 07:36 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 96,251
Posted By Audi Junkie

502 is an old, obsolete spec. My engine...

502 is an old, obsolete spec.

My engine calls for 0w-20 VW 508, but I am using 5w-30 VW 504 instead. In the rest of the world, like Mobil.de, 502, 504 and 229.5 40 weight oils are still...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
08-15-2022, 07:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,588
Posted By Audi Junkie

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Forum: A8 / S8 (D4 Platform) Discussion
08-15-2022, 07:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,588
Posted By Audi Junkie

Correct, VW 504 is far preferred for DI engines....

Correct, VW 504 is far preferred for DI engines. 502 is an old obsolete spec.

https://online.lubrizol.com/relperftool/pc.html...
Forum: Q7 MKII Discussion
08-15-2022, 06:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,994
Posted By Audi Junkie

Valvoline did a nice job of organizing their Euro...

Valvoline did a nice job of organizing their Euro oils.

5w-40 is a Full SAPS VW502 / MB229.3 / A3 oil

0w-40 is a Full SAPS MB 229.5 oil (far exceeds VW 502)

5w-30 is a Mid SAPS VW 504 /...
Forum: S4 (B8 Platform) Discussion
08-15-2022, 06:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 521
Posted By Audi Junkie

Dab some oil on a cloth or paper, and burn it. If...

Dab some oil on a cloth or paper, and burn it. If it sizzles, you have water in there.
Forum: RS4 (B7 Platform) Discussion
08-15-2022, 06:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,911
Posted By Audi Junkie

Pagid, all day.

Pagid, all day.
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion
08-15-2022, 06:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,467
Posted By Audi Junkie

Top Tier fuel has 3-4x more additives than EPA...

Top Tier fuel has 3-4x more additives than EPA minimum required, and is recommended in your manual.
...
Forum: Q5/SQ5 MKII Discussion
08-15-2022, 06:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,467
Posted By Audi Junkie

A gallon or two of E85 works better and adds a...

A gallon or two of E85 works better and adds a good bit of octane. I haven't bought Techron in 6-7 years.
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