snokarver

5k or 6mo, right? Looking at buying a used AR, but its first service was 14mo after purchase. PPI mechanic said that's a big deal. I've asked a few others, they said not an issue. Then I asked another mechanic and he said while the oil wont have a problem with that timeframe, the detergent in the oil will breakdown and cause problems in that timeframe.

The first service was at 6500 miles, second was 13mo later, 13k miles.

What say ye allroad knowledgeable on 12mo+ between servicing?

paulroad

5000-7500 is a goot interval with turbos.

Judge AR

oil is good for over 10k, its the filter I begin to worry about.

ToolmanAR

Seconded. It's all about mileage, not time.

MYD-WGN

Not always true.5k in the city is worse than 5k on the highway

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at every 10k or 12 months.
The question is what oil did they use, pretty much everybody on this forum recommends synthetic oil. Audi does not require synthetic on the 2.7T.

I am happy with 10k between oil changes - synthetic only.

bdeneen

Make sure you get the OEM filter (mann I believe). I have been told the bosch is not as good. Other than the fact that you need to remove the belly cover, the oil change is really easy. The filter is in a great location on the 2.7t.

SKIroad'r

usually end up changing around 5k-7k intervals.

paulroad

it was toast.

Casablanca Avant

The SL rated oils are simply better than the SM rated oils because they have more zinc which protects against wear better.