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Spoke to a manager since it appeared the service rep were clueless. So Audi wants an in depth inspection at 20k and they are charging the hour labor rate for it which is a first for me. Charging labor for inspection that they want done lol
Based on my experience, the "in-depth inspection" is a joke and you are being charged over $600 for an oil change, brake fluid flush, and cabin filter change. Whenever I took my car to the dealer (a rarity), I would list the specific tasks, such as an oil change or brake fluid flush, and not ask for the open ended service that included fluff items that they could use to inflate the required labor time. I'm thinking that I may purchase Audicare for my B9 and then solely take it to an indy garage and do some of the maintenance myself once the warranty expires, which is what I did for my B8 to keep costs reasonable.
Oh yea 100 percent I just wanted to see what there justification was bc I just found it funny $660 for it lol
has anyone used Mobil 1 Full Synthetic Engine Oil 0W-20? What’s the difference between it and the VW one ?
What were the results of the Castrol oil analysis?
So, drumroll.... Just received a call from Castrol.. "Based on the results of the oil analysis, the oil you submitted does meet the quality specifications of Castrol Edge Professional Long Life IV 0W-20."
So, drumroll.... Just received a call from Castrol.. "Based on the results of the oil analysis, the oil you submitted does meet the quality specifications of Castrol Edge Professional Long Life IV 0W-20."
Well, I can hold some level of trust for my dealer.. And I'm out $70 for the oil I put in.. No biggie.. I think the big takeaway is that the green color may not always be indicative of the right oil..
Well, I can hold some level of trust for my dealer.. And I'm out $70 for the oil I put in.. No biggie.. I think the big takeaway is that the green color may not always be indicative of the right oil..
i concur.
When I was questioning my dealership based on the "color" of the fresh oil they put in my engine at the 10k OCI, it was pretty obvious that the green color disappeared very quickly once the engine was run.
It would seem that the color is only meant to be identified by the person putting it IN the engine!
I like that you sent that sample into Castrol.. That was hella sneaky!
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