gxs

Hi, just wanted to know what motor oil (Castrol Syntec/Edge) I should use in South Florida for a 3.2L Q5?
5W40, 10W40, or 5W30?
Thanks!

Reggie

I'd go 5-40wt Mobil 1

spijun

Oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards:
http://www.audiusa.com/content/dam/a...e-Bulletin.pdf

bpp

I think the manual will have the correct recommendation for your local conditions. Just sayin'.

Q5 Bob

Always a good place to start.

acadianbob

Yes. Think about it. The engine is thermostatically controlled. It isn't going to run any hotter in Florida than Minnesota. Just get the factory oil recommendation and don't try to out-think the factory engineers.

gxs

Thanks for the replies everyone.

Thanks Reggie. That's what the manual also recommends...

Thanks spijun. Saw that page as well.

Thanks acadianbob. Good to know that climate does not matter. Haha...

Steppenaudi

Virtually every car I've owned has had a span of recommended oils based on temperature. Not my Q5 - apparently any VWOA recommended oil will do. Strange.

BTW, 5W-40 Mobil 1 is NOT on the list, but 0W-40 Mobil 1 is.

spijun

Do not know which list you think

BTW, 5W-40 Mobil 1 is on the list: Page 5

NABS4

Bottom line: Read the back of the bottle and ensure that it says VW502.00. You're good to go.