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Oil change
I've an 09 Q5 3.2L and I'm going to get oil change at my mechanic not the dealer this time. The dealer used to put castrol edge 5w-40 but I can't find 5w-30 near my location. My question is: will it be ok to use 5w-30? Also if I switched from castrol to Mobil 1, will this make any difference. By the way, I've 59400 on the clock now...... Thanks and merry christmas to all :)
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Originally Posted by amkmeco90
(Post 24522409)
My question is: will it be ok to use 5w-30?
The majority of "5W30" oils are "energy conserving" and won't meet the min HTHS spec for your engine. It's pretty simple. IMO, the easiest oil to find is the Mobil 1 0W40 product over at W*mart where you'll find a 5 qt jug for $24.xx. This oil meets 502.00 and many other Euro certifications. Autozone used to carry the Castrol 5W40 oil. Is that no longer the case? |
Originally Posted by uberwgn
(Post 24522427)
As Spijun notes, you probably want to run an oil that meets one of the two VAG specs: 502.00 or 504.00
The majority of "5W30" oils are "energy conserving" and won't meet the min HTHS spec for your engine. It's pretty simple. IMO, the easiest oil to find is the Mobil 1 0W40 product over at W*mart where you'll find a 5 qt jug for $24.xx. This oil meets 502.00 and many other Euro certifications. Autozone used to carry the Castrol 5W40 oil. Is that no longer the case? |
Originally Posted by spijun
(Post 24522446)
Believe it or not Audi in Europe used oil 5w-30 in 90% of cases
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