Cost of oil suprise
#1
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Cost of oil suprise
Was at the dealer today to get my overheating fixed when I went to the parts counter and asked what their price is for the oil used in my car. The parts guy quoted me $7/quart which is $2 less than the auto parts stores in my area. Did not expect that, so I will be getting my oil from the dealer in the future.
#2
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even in montreal, the dealers sells the oil cheaper by 2 around approximately than the store.
out of curiosity and topic what was the problem of your overheating ?
i got an issue of overheating, they had to change the thermostat.
out of curiosity and topic what was the problem of your overheating ?
i got an issue of overheating, they had to change the thermostat.
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#4
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By the way, is it okay to use any synthetic oil? For example, I have a few quarts of BMW branded synthetic 5W-30 (I think it's the same as Mobil 1). Can I use that or should I only use 5W-40?
#5
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Really? Their website shows the cheapest synthetic 5W-30 is $6.97 (out of stock now) and the cheapest in stock is $7.74.
By the way, is it okay to use any synthetic oil? For example, I have a few quarts of BMW branded synthetic 5W-30 (I think it's the same as Mobil 1). Can I use that or should I only use 5W-40?
By the way, is it okay to use any synthetic oil? For example, I have a few quarts of BMW branded synthetic 5W-30 (I think it's the same as Mobil 1). Can I use that or should I only use 5W-40?
Mobil 1 0W40 does meet the spec, has for years and it $25/5qt jug. Sometimes they price it at $22.xx on sale.
If the BMW oil you mention also meets a current VAG spec, it's obviously OK to use. It may meet the 504.00 spec.
I am not a proponent of blending oils and won't be the one to tell you it OK to do so.
#6
AudiWorld Senior Member
Wow, that is a pleasant surprise!
Was at the dealer today to get my overheating fixed when I went to the parts counter and asked what their price is for the oil used in my car. The parts guy quoted me $7/quart which is $2 less than the auto parts stores in my area. Did not expect that, so I will be getting my oil from the dealer in the future.
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