Should I take A6 to dealer for Oil Change?
09-22-2018, 08:23 AM
#21
AudiWorld Member
MightyVac is my firend, oil and filter, easy peasy, save $$$.
Dealer is not, at least not so far. Perhaps I have to follow Kevin's doughnut and take the first step...
Dealer is not, at least not so far. Perhaps I have to follow Kevin's doughnut and take the first step...
09-22-2018, 03:04 PM
#22
AudiWorld Super User
LOL. Kevin, they are automotive technicians, not police officers! Standing joke in Toronto where I grew up was that sirens and lights were on when cops were headed to "Tim Horton's" for coffee and donuts. There is a Tim Horton's in Toronto approximately every 25 feet -- LOL. I just got back from an epic road bicycle trip in UT and met a rider from Long Island -- retired public school teacher -- good rider and very nice guy. One day I'll get to NY for the five borough ride which I hear is a hoot.
09-22-2018, 03:06 PM
#23
AudiWorld Super User
I brought a growler of ipa for my tech to share and guess what, my rear tail light moisture issue was magically covered under warranty 
I do a LOT of my own mechanical stuff, but I bring the vehicles in when u don't have time or expertise to do the work. Having a $1k tail light covered under the warranty is a great reason to make sure your service tech remembers you
I do a LOT of my own mechanical stuff, but I bring the vehicles in when u don't have time or expertise to do the work. Having a $1k tail light covered under the warranty is a great reason to make sure your service tech remembers you
09-25-2018, 06:57 AM
#25
09-25-2018, 07:02 AM
#26
AudiWorld Member
My local auto parts stores take and recycle used oil. Oreillys and Autozone do. Just have to look up who accepts it in your area. Very easy process. They only ask not to mix other fluids in the oil.
Last edited by bpd; 09-25-2018 at 07:05 AM.
09-26-2018, 11:37 AM
#27
AudiWorld Senior Member
I just put the used oil in an old oil bottle and take it to Walmart or an auto workshop.
09-26-2018, 12:08 PM
#28
AudiWorld Senior Member
I have Audi Care too, but I just think that 10k interval is too long. I even read a while back about some issues with S4 engine and some mechanics attributed it to the 10k change. I have my dealer do the oil\filter at 10k, but I do it in between to keep the interval at 5k. Even with a good synthetic oil, I feel better about it. I know not every one will agree, but I feel better. I also pull the old oil out through the dipstick tube. There are several factory shops that do it that way anyways. I am going to try liqui Molly 5-40 oil though.
09-26-2018, 04:07 PM
#29
AudiWorld Senior Member
I have Audi Care too, but I just think that 10k interval is too long. I even read a while back about some issues with S4 engine and some mechanics attributed it to the 10k change. I have my dealer do the oil\filter at 10k, but I do it in between to keep the interval at 5k. Even with a good synthetic oil, I feel better about it. I know not every one will agree, but I feel better. I also pull the old oil out through the dipstick tube. There are several factory shops that do it that way anyways. I am going to try liqui Molly 5-40 oil though.
Best,
Jeff
09-26-2018, 06:00 PM
#30
AudiWorld Senior Member
+1. Could not agree more. I do 5K intermediate oil changes as well. Interesting how oil in my daily driver 04 Acura TL (just use plain old dino oil) and my /94 Acura NSX (that one gets synthetic) still looks clean at 2,000 miles whereas the oil in the A6 is very dark in color after 2,000 miles. My understanding is that fuel pressure is much higher with direct injection and there is more contaminants that blow by the rings resulting in faster oil contamination. For that reason alone I change oil and filter at 5,000 miles. Not trying to start debate on OCIs -- just my 2 cents. Everyone should do what they are comfortable with.
Best,
Jeff
Best,
Jeff
