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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 10:50 AM
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My Mechanic says he can get the filter used for my '08 and use Mobil synthetic oil, but he wants me to check to see what's required for warranty purposes. Is there a certain oil/filter I need to get? Do I have to get these things from Audi, or can I go to my local Autozone? Thanks
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 11:25 AM
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I got everything I needed at Walmart. ;-)

Except for that stinking drain tube, which I didn't get and made a nasty mess of my driveway.
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 11:39 AM
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I got everything I needed at Walmart. ;-)

Except for that stinking drain tube, which I didn't get and made a nasty mess of my driveway.

I don't have to worry about a drian tube since my mechanic will be doing the oil change. I just didn't know if I needed a special brand filter and oil to keep within Audi's warranty guidelines. I didn't want to get something generic, have an issue, then be told they won't fix it because I used the wrong materials
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We carry oe replacement filters which are perfect replacements. we even have a complete oil change kit with VW approved oil as well.
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Originally Posted by trlyka
I don't have to worry about a drian tube since my mechanic will be doing the oil change. I just didn't know if I needed a special brand filter and oil to keep within Audi's warranty guidelines. I didn't want to get something generic, have an issue, then be told they won't fix it because I used the wrong materials
Use full synthetic - Castrol 5W-40 or Mobil 1 0W-40 - both are VW approved. You can get the filter at Auto Zone or Advanced Auto. I saw a special for 5 qts Castrol Synthetic including a filter at Advanced Auto for abt $28.
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 03:35 AM
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Originally Posted by MikekiM@PureMS
We carry oe replacement filters which are perfect replacements. we even have a complete oil change kit with VW approved oil as well.
Thanks. I'll check your site.
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Originally Posted by ccmnova
Use full synthetic - Castrol 5W-40 or Mobil 1 0W-40 - both are VW approved. You can get the filter at Auto Zone or Advanced Auto. I saw a special for 5 qts Castrol Synthetic including a filter at Advanced Auto for abt $28.
Ok. I'll check out my local Auto Zone. I don't think we have any Advanced Auto locations around here, but I will look online. Thanks
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Ok. I'll check out my local Auto Zone. I don't think we have any Advanced Auto locations around here, but I will look online. Thanks
0w40 all synthetic for winter driving, 5w40 all synthetic for all other seasons. Make sure its VW 502.00 certified.
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0w40 all synthetic for winter driving, 5w40 all synthetic for all other seasons. Make sure its VW 502.00 certified.
The worst of winter is almost over. Is it ok to run with 0w40 in the spring?
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The worst of winter is almost over. Is it ok to run with 0w40 in the spring?
That's a great question, and others should feel free to correct me if I'm off base but I believe 0w40 is less viscous so it is better for colder temps than 5w40. So in the warmer weather the 0w40 will become even thinner which is not ideal.

If your winters are not too harsh you should be fine with a 5w40 all year round.
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