hunter5482

Man...there sure is alot of info on this. I need and opinion. I just bought a higher mileaged A6. (1998 A6 2.8 106,000 miles) I'm getting ready to do my first oil change and I was wondering if you experts would use a synthetic oil. I have no idea what has been used in the pass. Without knowing that....should I not start using synthetic and this high of mileage? Or does the mileage really matter? Any help would be appreciated!

2.7Twin

IMHO a good quality dino oil will be fine!

DWP

At least in my mind (or what little is left of it!)

Epicman1

that way you get the best of both worlds: Lubricity of a synthetic and the rubber seal material compatibility of a traditionbal Dino petroleum based product. My A6 has 82,000 miles and I use a Synthetic Blend with great results...good gas mileage with no leaks or oil burning.

2.7Twin

like to look at getting rid of the strip in the back!

chairman

maybe 1500 to 2000 miles apart. How dirty is the oil on the dipstick? Does it have an odor? Let us hear what happened.

DWP

I'm told electrician's tape does the job. Seriously!