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02-12-2015, 10:23 AM
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I would check it out... your dealer may have pumped the oil out, not even looking at your drain plug. Who knows what the other guy did?
They may call it one time use but maybe it threads in and seals but its not recommended?
Either way, I would check it out for piece of mind.
They may call it one time use but maybe it threads in and seals but its not recommended?
Either way, I would check it out for piece of mind.
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02-13-2015, 06:22 AM
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The engine is engineered to go that long between changes, even longer in my personal experience. It may take some getting used to going from a 3k mile service interval to a 10k mile interval but if it couldn't then Audi, VW and all these manufacturers would be facing lawsuits from engine damage due to inadequate oil. The 3k mile service is an oil company marketing ploy to drive sales.
As for filters, with these newer engines the housing is not replaceable, however, you can buy metal ones that claim to be more durable. Note though, the actual filter element is what is changed. That along with the o-ring. Likewise the drain plug.
Oh and ALWAYS use a synthetic oil not conventional or a blend.
As for filters, with these newer engines the housing is not replaceable, however, you can buy metal ones that claim to be more durable. Note though, the actual filter element is what is changed. That along with the o-ring. Likewise the drain plug.
Oh and ALWAYS use a synthetic oil not conventional or a blend.
I see where replacement aluminum filter covers are available for the plastic stock covers. This would seem to imply that some people are doing their own oil changes. I was going to check into this actually as I just had my 5000 mile initial service completed beginning of this week. Oil changed and all the checks. Next service and oil change is 10,000 miles out now. I'm not sure if I feel comfortable going 10,000 miles between oil changes. Thought of simply doing it myself at 5000 mark then again when Audi services the car. I know Audi uses a great Castrol synthetic but I've never had a car go 10K miles between changes before.
02-13-2015, 10:14 AM
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I replaced my 2000 honda accord with an A3. I changed the oil every 7500 miles as specified in the manual, with a synthetic blend. When I sold it on it had 160,000+miles on it and ran perfectly. If Honda could go 7500 back in 2000 I dont see it as much of a leap for current engines to go 10,000 on full synthetic. As a matter of fact my wifes Odyssey went over 10,000 before the oil minder told us to change it the first time. I changed it at 8500 the second time but only because we were leaving for a 3000+ mile road trip.
02-13-2015, 10:18 AM
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A bit messy, but not as bad as cars with cartridge filters. Dang I hate those.
02-16-2015, 06:56 AM
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The engine is engineered to go that long between changes, even longer in my personal experience. It may take some getting used to going from a 3k mile service interval to a 10k mile interval but if it couldn't then Audi, VW and all these manufacturers would be facing lawsuits from engine damage due to inadequate oil. The 3k mile service is an oil company marketing ploy to drive sales.
My personal experience is that past 7.5k miles the oil should be changed. My old 2001 BMW had 12k mile oil change intervals. At 9k I was begging them to change the oil. The oil had been black and awful looking from 6k miles (added a quart then). at 9k I added another quart. So I had the remains of 2 quarts worth of burnt oil in my engine and they wanted me to drive around for another 3k miles like that. I changed the oil on that BMW at 9K once (couldn't wait) and the oil looked awful.
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02-17-2015, 07:17 AM
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Just an FYI. Visited my usual WalMart last week. They had both Castrol Edge 0W40 and Mobil1 0W40 ("European Car") in 5 qt jugs. Both had VW502.00 listed under the certifications. About $25.
02-17-2015, 11:49 AM
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To the OP, changing the oil in a new A3\S3 is cake. Just normal oil change procedure. If you are changing the oil yourself and are going to use the Audi original filter you might as well pick up some new drain plugs. Its just part of doing business, I can't imagine the drain plugs being to expensive.
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02-17-2015, 11:51 AM
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Also the S3 calls for Castrol Slx professional 5w30, with an interval of 10k miles, no need to get crazy with the oil change intervals. On a stock motor of course, if you modify that's a different story of course.
02-17-2015, 11:57 AM
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I heard that the drain plug is a one time use and needs to be replaced but what do you mean by "and are going to use the Audi original filter"?
From what I have read, I think there is a paper filter inside a housing and I just need to replace that paper filter?
I don't think anyone answered how much oil comes out of the "upside down" filter?
02-17-2015, 12:06 PM
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The car uses a paper cartridge filter, not 100% sure but I think the part number is 06L 115 562, if you are.doing the oil change you are going to replace this element as well.
As for your question about how much oil comes out, if you are draining your oil from the bottom just loosen the filter cap. You will hear and sometimes feel the oil draining back into the block. If you just unscrew the cap and yank the filter off you will have a little mess on your hands.
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As for your question about how much oil comes out, if you are draining your oil from the bottom just loosen the filter cap. You will hear and sometimes feel the oil draining back into the block. If you just unscrew the cap and yank the filter off you will have a little mess on your hands.
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