ive got a quick question coming up on my 5k service

setUout · 05-11-2004, 05:13 AM

dealer said if i want theyll put in mobil 1 free of charge for me ( yipeeee)
but the weight they have available to them is
0w-40 ....my question is that im here in so.cal and not sure is thats a good weight for here or not. any1 know?

JDBlueAudiS4 · 05-11-2004, 05:16 AM

thats what they should be putting in this engine. Its designed for high performance european cars. And should be fine in most climates.

HarnessedLunacy · 05-11-2004, 05:33 AM

MachtigAvant (v3.0) · 05-11-2004, 05:49 AM

0w-40! It's an approved oil anyway and carries the certs.

OR, you could go for the best. :-D I just received 20L yesterday...man is this stuff awesome. And it carries the 503.01 cert.

JDBlueAudiS4 · 05-11-2004, 06:05 AM

i dont see it on the chart?

MachtigAvant (v3.0) · 05-11-2004, 06:13 AM

Just because it's not on the chart doesn't mean that it's not an applicable oil for our cars. Besides, most of the oils that are on the chart are not avail. in the US.

Motul 8100 Ester-tech 0w-40 is a 500-505 and 503.01 cert oil. It's ester-based, which is arguably the best form of synthetic oil. Jet Jockey is going to be using their racing oil for the summer and possibly going with 8100 for the fall/winter use.

It's perfect for me. It's a bit on the expensive side, but heh, I didn't buy this car because I'm cheap. It's got great stats and characteristic, and once you put some on your hand and feel the difference it really is amazing. I never thought you could tell the difference between two oils, but you can! A tech at my last oil change let me feel Mobil 1 0w-40 (which I was putting in my car) and some of his Amsoil. The Amsoil was just so much better in feel.

It's really a matter of preference. But, Jon, don't think that if it's not on the "approved" list that's it not good. It's just a chart to get you started. As long as it has the proper certs, and you get the correct weight, you should be good to go!

JDBlueAudiS4 · 05-11-2004, 06:18 AM

went off and looked over all the past threads and found that the 0w-40 does carry the 503.1. Hmm no after I spend 2 hours trying to find enough bottles of 0w-40 Mobil 1 i am thinking I might have to place an order. It was going to cost me 125 dollars for enough mobil 1 to cover 2 oil changes and some for inbetween. I dont think Jet would put it in his car if he didnt think it was the best. So motorspot.com eh?

©odeWhore · 05-11-2004, 07:13 AM

Ron O · 05-11-2004, 11:21 AM

MachtigAvant (v3.0) · 05-11-2004, 11:53 AM

a bit cheaper then from motorsport. I just paid 175 shipped for 20L (about 2 oil changes). A bit more then Mobil 1, but it's worth it. And I'm sure it would cost less since I did not get the distributor discount due to his initial buy-in, which I was a part of.

If your interested, I can get in touch with him and see when his next order is and how much.

05-11-2004, 05:13 AM	#1
setUout Junior Member Account #: 62877 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 832	ive got a quick question coming up on my 5k service dealer said if i want theyll put in mobil 1 free of charge for me ( yipeeee) but the weight they have available to them is 0w-40 ....my question is that im here in so.cal and not sure is thats a good weight for here or not. any1 know?

05-11-2004, 05:16 AM	#2
JDBlueAudiS4 AudiWorld Super User Account #: 58336 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 17,517	0W-40 is the 503.1 approved oil.... thats what they should be putting in this engine. Its designed for high performance european cars. And should be fine in most climates. __________________ B6 S4 TSB's Milla-Racing :: Philadelphia's Premier Sports Car Club

05-11-2004, 05:33 AM	#3
HarnessedLunacy Member Account #: 5458 Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 3,077	0w-40 should be cool. . .be thankful they are paying. . I had to buy mine! __________________ 2008 TT Coupe 3.2 Quattro 6-speed Manual Brilliant Black / Magma Red Previous Cars: 2004 Audi S4 2000 Audi S4

05-11-2004, 05:49 AM	#4
MachtigAvant (v3.0) Elder Member Account #: 44814 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 15,592	Should be fine. In Ca, a 5w-40 might be a better mix for ya, but I wouldn't argue with free... 0w-40! It's an approved oil anyway and carries the certs. OR, you could go for the best. :-D I just received 20L yesterday...man is this stuff awesome. And it carries the 503.01 cert. __________________ 2006 Carrera S

05-11-2004, 06:05 AM	#5
JDBlueAudiS4 AudiWorld Super User Account #: 58336 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 17,517	it does? i dont see it on the chart? __________________ B6 S4 TSB's Milla-Racing :: Philadelphia's Premier Sports Car Club

05-11-2004, 06:13 AM	#6
MachtigAvant (v3.0) Elder Member Account #: 44814 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 15,592	What, motul? Just because it's not on the chart doesn't mean that it's not an applicable oil for our cars. Besides, most of the oils that are on the chart are not avail. in the US. Motul 8100 Ester-tech 0w-40 is a 500-505 and 503.01 cert oil. It's ester-based, which is arguably the best form of synthetic oil. Jet Jockey is going to be using their racing oil for the summer and possibly going with 8100 for the fall/winter use. It's perfect for me. It's a bit on the expensive side, but heh, I didn't buy this car because I'm cheap. It's got great stats and characteristic, and once you put some on your hand and feel the difference it really is amazing. I never thought you could tell the difference between two oils, but you can! A tech at my last oil change let me feel Mobil 1 0w-40 (which I was putting in my car) and some of his Amsoil. The Amsoil was just so much better in feel. It's really a matter of preference. But, Jon, don't think that if it's not on the "approved" list that's it not good. It's just a chart to get you started. As long as it has the proper certs, and you get the correct weight, you should be good to go! __________________ 2006 Carrera S

05-11-2004, 06:18 AM	#7
JDBlueAudiS4 AudiWorld Super User Account #: 58336 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 17,517	After I posted I... went off and looked over all the past threads and found that the 0w-40 does carry the 503.1. Hmm no after I spend 2 hours trying to find enough bottles of 0w-40 Mobil 1 i am thinking I might have to place an order. It was going to cost me 125 dollars for enough mobil 1 to cover 2 oil changes and some for inbetween. I dont think Jet would put it in his car if he didnt think it was the best. So motorspot.com eh? __________________ B6 S4 TSB's Milla-Racing :: Philadelphia's Premier Sports Car Club

05-11-2004, 07:13 AM	#8
©odeWhore Junior Member Account #: 71174 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,370	Go for it! It's VAG approved and it's FREE! My, what a nice dealer you have... __________________ 2004 B6 S4 Sedan MT6 Brilliant Red, Black/Silver Premium / BOSE/XM / Power Shade / Bun Warmers Mud Flaps / AudiSport Frame / Touareg Torch / Sunshade Mods ● V1 Hardwired (working on custom instrument cluster mount for the concealed display) ● DynaShield Clear Bra (VentureTape film, custom-designed kit) ● AutoVation /S/4 Logo Pedals ● Thermal R&D Street Exhaust ● Lidatek LE-30 Dual ● H&R Spacers (12mm front, 15mm rear) & Bolts (40mm front, 43mm rear) ● Strat SSK (40%) ● S4 Xenon+ Ecodes Soon to Come ● US RNS-E/XM

05-11-2004, 11:21 AM	#9
Ron O Member Account #: 99 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 2,936	Forwarded this to my dealer.. __________________ Ron's B6- S4 feeling "The Best of all worlds" (See other cars I've owned) http://www.ronscarsetc.com

05-11-2004, 11:53 AM	#10
MachtigAvant (v3.0) Elder Member Account #: 44814 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 15,592	That's where I ordered it from before, but my buddy has a distributor license and can get it... a bit cheaper then from motorsport. I just paid 175 shipped for 20L (about 2 oil changes). A bit more then Mobil 1, but it's worth it. And I'm sure it would cost less since I did not get the distributor discount due to his initial buy-in, which I was a part of. If your interested, I can get in touch with him and see when his next order is and how much. __________________ 2006 Carrera S

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