Almost 5K and just getting better

NR04 · 06-14-2006, 09:50 PM

I'm just a few hundred miles away from my first oil change and I have to say this is the only car that I've owned that gets better as more miles I put on. I have 3.2 and when it was new, I got 29 mpg driving from Orange County to San Diego driving 70 mph. With almost 5K miles now, I got 32 mpg driving to LA this week. With gas prices in Southern California rising every day, this is very comforting. I can't wait until I get my first oil change. I'm hoping the car will feel even livelier.

I read that the performance will continue to improve until 20K. I'm definitely looking forward to next 15K miles!

Anybody perform oil changes between recommended intervals? I know this is out-of-pocket expense but is it worth while preventive measure? How much do dealers charge for oil changes?

nfinity · 06-14-2006, 10:08 PM

Wow..that's really good. You don't drive much in Sport mode?

ayap · 06-15-2006, 09:40 AM

that's combining S mode and D mode too.

NR04 · 06-15-2006, 01:54 PM

Freeway without traffic only! I get around 14-17 mpg around the city. I don't look at it when driving in S mode!

Davey · 06-16-2006, 05:33 PM

Q7Q7Q7 · 06-18-2006, 09:25 PM

See my previous post...I drive with an anvil strapped to my foot. At 2500km, I get about 13-14 mpg, better on the highway. ****ty gas mileage but the silly grin on my face says it all when I drive it.

Life Rules · 06-20-2006, 11:15 AM

I had 90 miles left on the tank when I went driving out of town. It increased to 140 after a few miles on the highway!

06-14-2006, 10:08 PM	#2
nfinity AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 186	Re: Almost 5K and just getting better Wow..that's really good. You don't drive much in Sport mode? __________________ 2013 Audi A6 3.0T Premium Plus / Audi Side Assist package / Ice Silver/Black / Fine Grain Ash Brown inlays GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: 2010 Audi A5 2.0T Quattro / Sport Package 19" wheels / Navigation w/ camera/ B&O 2008 Audi Q7 3.6 Premium / Comfort with camera /Premium sound 2005 Audi A6 3.2 Technology/Navigation / Premium sound 2004 Audi TT 225 Roadster / Sport package

06-15-2006, 09:40 AM	#3
ayap AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,452	Nice .. I got 22 MPG on my first 430 miles (mix city & highway) that's combining S mode and D mode too. __________________ ==================================== 2012 Audi S5 Monsoon Gray, Black Leather Tip Auto, Prem Plus+, Navi, Adv. Key, Carbon Fiber Trim, Sports Differential ---------------------------------------- 2006 Atlas Gray A6 Avant 6-Spd T-tronic, Prem, Xenons, Heated Seats, Bose, Wood Trim, 18s, Bluetooth ----------------------------- 2007 BMW 328xi Coupe 2Dr Sapphire Black (traded-in for S5) 2008 Infiniti EX35 2WD Black (gone) 2004 Mazda RX8 Gray (gone) 2003 Cobalt Blue Audi Allroad (gone)

06-15-2006, 01:54 PM	#4
NR04 AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 384	Re: Almost 5K and just getting better Freeway without traffic only! I get around 14-17 mpg around the city. I don't look at it when driving in S mode! __________________ 2009 A6 3.0T Prestige Non-sport 2006 A6 3.2Q

06-16-2006, 05:33 PM	#5
Davey New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 269	Anybody know when the performance peaks for the 4.2? __________________ Current: Mine: 2006 A6 4.2 Light Silver Metallic Technology Package Cold Weather - Heated Strg Whl 18" Alloys W/ All Season Tires 1964 Corvette 365HP Coupe Hers: 2002 Denali XL Past: '05 A8L (too many gizmos) '00 A6 4.2 (loved that car)

06-18-2006, 09:25 PM	#6
Q7Q7Q7 AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 192	Re: Nice .. I got 22 MPG on my first 430 miles (mix city & highway) See my previous post...I drive with an anvil strapped to my foot. At 2500km, I get about 13-14 mpg, better on the highway. ****ty gas mileage but the silly grin on my face says it all when I drive it.

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06-20-2006, 11:15 AM	#7
Life Rules AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 664	Highway mileage really is nice... I had 90 miles left on the tank when I went driving out of town. It increased to 140 after a few miles on the highway! __________________ __________________________________________________ _______________________ 2005 A6 3.2, Oyster gray, premium, convenience, cold, nav, keyless, 17", parktronic, XM.

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