quattro Digest, Vol 52, Issue 55

[Ti Kan]

DGraber460 at aol.com writes:
> When I was at the dealership it was accepted (but not admitted) knowledge  
> that the turbo cars were spec'd for synthetic and the dealers were  charging for 
> same but installing dino oil - pocketing the ill gained  profit. I actually 
> saw it happen. FWIW Audi of America was not interested, as  long as they sold 
> quota volume of new cars.
> Get the picture why I'm not working with the cars I love any longer?

If I am not the one changing my own oil, I always purchase the oil myself
and bring the oil to the mechanic, including the dealer (while the car
was in warranty).  This is the way that I am sure that the correct oil
is used.  A couple of times I had the dealer change the oil after warranty
because I was too busy, and negotiated a lower charge because I brought
my own oil.  The complementary car wash and detail made the expense
worthwhile.

-Ti