What kind of oil in the 2012 Audi A7
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What kind of oil in the 2012 Audi A7
My Audi is telling me I need to add a quart of oil. It's only got 9000 miles, so I think that's weird, but whatever...
Does anyone know what kind of oil this thing is stocked with? I'd prefer to put something similar in.
Does anyone know what kind of oil this thing is stocked with? I'd prefer to put something similar in.
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adding a quart of oil at 9000 miles is within what audi calls normal consumption. i believe 1 quart every 1200 miles is within spec(don't quote me on that), but 1 quart every 9k isn't bad at all and the 3.0tfsi engine is known to consume a bit of oil, even if you were to go to the dealer they would tell you it is within spec. if you start consuming drastically more i know there is a TSB about changing out the PCV which involves taking off the supercharger and audi won't do it unless oil consumption is greater than what they consider normal, and before they do it they'll prove to themselves that it does consume oil.
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Wouldn't hurt to give your dealership a call.
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I am getting ready to get my first Oil Change in my A7 at 25k miles (I bought it with 16k on there) and I am wondering what you all are using for Oil? I know that the cap says to use Castrol....I have tried looking through a couple of Audi Pdfs that suggest oil types but to be honest I really don't know the difference between all the viscosities....
In my old car, I always used Mobile 1 Full Synthetic, but I am not sure what viscosity it was. I am planning to go to the dealer for at least my first Oil Change because the car feels new to me, eventhough I know they usually are much more expensive than independent shops, so I am sure they will recommend something, but just want to go in there with an idea of what to ask for.
Thanks for your advice!
In my old car, I always used Mobile 1 Full Synthetic, but I am not sure what viscosity it was. I am planning to go to the dealer for at least my first Oil Change because the car feels new to me, eventhough I know they usually are much more expensive than independent shops, so I am sure they will recommend something, but just want to go in there with an idea of what to ask for.
Thanks for your advice!
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I am getting ready to get my first Oil Change in my A7 at 25k miles (I bought it with 16k on there) and I am wondering what you all are using for Oil? I know that the cap says to use Castrol....I have tried looking through a couple of Audi Pdfs that suggest oil types but to be honest I really don't know the difference between all the viscosities....
In my old car, I always used Mobile 1 Full Synthetic, but I am not sure what viscosity it was. I am planning to go to the dealer for at least my first Oil Change because the car feels new to me, eventhough I know they usually are much more expensive than independent shops, so I am sure they will recommend something, but just want to go in there with an idea of what to ask for.
Thanks for your advice!
In my old car, I always used Mobile 1 Full Synthetic, but I am not sure what viscosity it was. I am planning to go to the dealer for at least my first Oil Change because the car feels new to me, eventhough I know they usually are much more expensive than independent shops, so I am sure they will recommend something, but just want to go in there with an idea of what to ask for.
Thanks for your advice!
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Any oil that carries the VAG 502.00 spec works. The VAG spec contains a minimum viscosity criteria so as long as it shows 502.00 on the bottle, you're good to go. It's very simple.
I think the most common oil is the Mobil, not Mobile, 1 0W40. Easily found at W*mart @ $25 for 5 qts.
I think the most common oil is the Mobil, not Mobile, 1 0W40. Easily found at W*mart @ $25 for 5 qts.
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Is that true for all VW Audi vehicles regardless of climate?
Any oil that carries the VAG 502.00 spec works. The VAG spec contains a minimum viscosity criteria so as long as it shows 502.00 on the bottle, you're good to go. It's very simple.
I think the most common oil is the Mobil, not Mobile, 1 0W40. Easily found at W*mart @ $25 for 5 qts.
I think the most common oil is the Mobil, not Mobile, 1 0W40. Easily found at W*mart @ $25 for 5 qts.
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