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checked pepboy and autozone, seems like they don't have 5W40 oil...mostly 5W30...any suggestion?

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Old 07-24-2006, 03:57 PM
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checked pepboy and autozone, seems like they don't have 5W40 oil...mostly 5W30...any suggestion?
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Default I found the same in SoCal.
I picked up some 5w30 Syntec to top off until the 5w40 is readily available. I also checked with an oil distributor I deal with; he did not have it either.
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Default I'm seeing 5W-40 only in Valvoline Synpower, off the shelf at Pep Boys...
in SF bay area. Autozone here has one 5W-40, but I can't remember which brand. It wasn't Valvoline.
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Default I've got...
a couple cases of Valvoline 5W-40 Synpower sitting in my garage right now, that I bought at Pep Boys(SF bay area) a month ago for next oil change. 5W-40 still seems to be an atypical weight, unique to VW/Audi apps.
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5W30 or 0W40 which will be good? I am in So. Cal too I guess I am SOL .....
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Default The owner's manual says on page 283
However, if engine oil viscosity grade SAE 5W-40 is not available, you can also use viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 or 0W40 as long as it meets Audi oil quality standard VW 502.00.

As long as you're just topping off your oil, it really won't matter. In the future, after the next change, just be sure to use the same oil as the fill. The easiest way to do this is to bring your own. That way you know exactly what is in the engine.
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Default try Motul's 8100 5w40 which is Audi approved (502.00). here are a few local places in L.A.
that carry them. otherwise, PUREMS.com is a good online retailer that also stocks Motul fluids.


<b>E&amp;C Auto (Audi/VW Parts)</b>
7437 Reseda Blvd
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 342-1606
Ask for Sandy


<b>Ingolstadt West</b>
6933 Canoga Ave
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(866)464-2834


<b>Bap Geon Imported Auto Parts</b>
3817 Sepulveda Blvd # B
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 391-6371

<img src="http://www.motorspot.com/cat_img/8100_X-CESS_5W40a1011404a.jpg">
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How does the price compare to others?
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the going price is about $8/liter for this really good synthetic
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