S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion Discussion forum for the B5 Audi S4 & RS4 produced from 1998-2002

I need this answered now!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-15-2002, 05:47 PM
  #1  
AudiWorld Member
Thread Starter
 
Silent4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 306
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default I need this answered now!

What kind of mobile (oil) do i use?!

-YaB
Old 07-15-2002, 05:49 PM
  #2  
AudiWorld Super User
 
Taner Halicioglu's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 13,260
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Mobile? Do you mean Mobil 1 ?

Where do you live?

I use 5w30, but I live in California where things are never really that extremely hot or cold (only from time to time do we get lots of heat, and usually just for a few days)
Old 07-15-2002, 05:50 PM
  #3  
Member
 
KOpork's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 16,404
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Well everyone has their preference. I use Mobil 1 0w-30 and some use 0w-40
Old 07-15-2002, 05:53 PM
  #4  
AudiWorld Member
Thread Starter
 
Silent4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 306
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Yeah! It's 5w3o! Thanks!
Old 07-15-2002, 05:56 PM
  #5  
AudiWorld Member
Thread Starter
 
Silent4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 306
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Wait...Is it the Green Cap Or Black Cap? LoL...Wich one is the newly used?
Old 07-15-2002, 05:56 PM
  #6  
Member
 
KOpork's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 16,404
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default I have been using 0w-30 since 5K miles on my car and people today are saying its not completely(m)

for our cars. So it's up to you. I know that the 0w-40 meets the standards for the S4, but people are still using the 0w-30. You could also use Amsoil which 0w-30 is ok.
Old 07-15-2002, 06:00 PM
  #7  
AudiWorld Member
Thread Starter
 
Silent4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 306
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I need an answer!!!
Old 07-15-2002, 06:09 PM
  #8  
AudiWorld Expert
 
mpwolf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 30,401
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Mobil 1 0W-40. Get it from your P-car dealer, use the Quattro Club discount: $5.85/qt. Need 6.9 qts.
Old 07-15-2002, 06:50 PM
  #9  
Elder Member
 
Jay_SB's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 24,759
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Amsoil....New Mobil 1 is some wierd crap...
Old 07-15-2002, 06:55 PM
  #10  
AudiWorld Expert
 
Mark P's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 29,189
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Silver=0W30, Green=10W30


Quick Reply: I need this answered now!



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 04:49 PM.