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Motor oils for A3 and similar Audi/VW turbo 4s

26 messages,  Last post on Jun 21, 2009 at 7:51 PM

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#23 of 26 Re: Motor oils for A3 and similar Audi/VW turbo 4s [shipo] by hoz

Jun 21, 2009 (4:36 pm)

Replying to: shipo (Jun 04, 2007 3:32 am)
Shipo,
 
I use Mobil 0-40 in my 06 GTI. The more spirited the driving, the more it gobbles oil (driving the twisties, shifting at 4500 rpm). On long distance trips, it just sips it. Anything to worry about? And thanks for info on 503.01, I didn't know what to do when Amsoil 5-30 changed spec a few years back so I went to 5-40, but it got way too expensive and now all my local stores carry Mobil 0-40.

#24 of 26 Re: Motor oils for A3 and similar Audi/VW turbo 4s [hoz] by ahmed

Jun 21, 2009 (7:35 pm)

Replying to: hoz (Jun 21, 2009 4:36 pm)
Check your crankcase breather valve. The flow on mine was blocked and probably caused oil consumption. It's a cheap fix.

#25 of 26 Re: Motor oils for A3 and similar Audi/VW turbo 4s [ahmed] by hoz

Jun 21, 2009 (7:40 pm)

Replying to: ahmed (Jun 21, 2009 7:35 pm)
Ahmed,
 
Thanks!

#26 of 26 Re: Motor oils for A3 and similar Audi/VW turbo 4s [hoz] by shipo

Jun 21, 2009 (7:51 pm)

Replying to: hoz (Jun 21, 2009 7:40 pm)
ahmed beat me to it; check the breather/PCV system.

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