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Old 08-30-2004, 11:45 AM
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Default Dealer Must Use Synthetic....
Hope this isnt a repost..
Heard from someone who heard it from a
AUDI tech.

Dealers must now use Synthetic oil
for our cars. 1.8T and some upgraded
OIL filter..

n/e one else heard of this or direct me
to n/e previous links....
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Old 08-30-2004, 11:47 AM
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same with my dealer.
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Old 08-30-2004, 11:50 AM
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You best make sure that your dealer DOES though.
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Default I got the letter in the mail recently, but how can we be absolutely sure that they are actually
going to use synthetic????
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Got the same thing from my service advisor today...although he didn't mention a diff. filter.
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8 year ulimitaed mileage warranty for oil sludge issues should ease your worries.
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going to my dealer day after will ask him abt the upgraded oil filter
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But does this kick in ONLY if you have oil sludge issues?
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only required on 1.8T... not 3.0
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Default No worries here, since I always bring my own "High Quality" synthetic oil :D
This issue has been pretty wel documented. It's also for the 1.8t. Just be sure to use a VW502.00, VW503.01 spec'd oil. My choice is Motul 8100 E-Tech 0W-40.
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