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Old 05-25-2005, 02:54 PM
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can i use 10w-30 full syn in my 99 1.8t?? dealer says 20w-40 but ive never ever seen it.
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Old 05-25-2005, 04:30 PM
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Default LOI...(Figure it out)...OIL
The friggen oil thing again...YES.yes.YES. Oil is oil. Stick w/ a brand and change every 3000mi. Synthetic is better? Yes. Oh my GOD what about dealer reccomendations?? Doesn't mean crap.
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Default Harsh...someone had to say it though =(
You think kids would understand these things?
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Old 05-27-2005, 08:36 AM
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Default i use 10-30 M1 in the summer...
i've had no oil problems in 195K.
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Old 05-29-2005, 06:46 AM
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Default some good tech articles about this on Audiworld
Under "general articles" there are some educational posts on this topic. Please peruse them as you stand in awe of my html 5k1LLz.

<A HREF="https://www.audiworld.com/tech/eng9.shtml">More than you want to know about MOTOR OIL</A>

<A HREF="https://www.audiworld.com/tech/eng12.shtml">Making Sense of Synthetic Lubricants</A>

<A HREF="https://www.audiworld.com/tech/eng14.shtml">Engine Oil Viscosity Discussion</A>

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The mobil1 for your car is 0w-40
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I am using the 5w30 from Mobil 1 in my A4 and in my turbo eclipse for street use.
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4g63 here too...why this weight?
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Default cars are not pushed that hard and just used for daily driving
and the oil temps are never that high during fwy drives.
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Default Re: OIL - where to get M1?
And who has had much luck in finding Mobile 1, 0W-40? Any good suggestions for NJ/PA area? TIA.
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