[V8] Oil Change & TSB

[cobram at juno.com]

Question works it's way on the list pretty steadily.  Here is an old post
on the subject, not the oldest, but my original Qlist posts went south
when I changed over from my ole ASCII mail reader.  BTW-V8Q #2 with the
later build date (about a year later) takes a little under 10 quarts for
a perfect fill reading on the dipstick.

BCNU,
http://www.geocities.com/cobramsri/

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From: cobram at juno.com
To: "Audi V8 quattro list" <v8q at u.washington.edu>

Bryan Kamerer <kamerer at madriver.com> writes:

> Yes, but be advised that I recall a discussion LONG ago on the V8 
> list (like in '95 or '96) that some early '90 builds had the dipsticks
ordered 
> replaced by dealers under a factory TSB during scheduled maintenance 
This was 
> in early 1990 that the TSB was issued, I recall..

I have all the Audi TSB's, and there is no TSB for dipstick replacement. 
Here is the only TSB I found on the subject, verbatim:

Subject: Engine-Revised Engine Oil Capacity 
Revised Procedure  Group 17, Number 90-01

When servicing Audi V8 models it should be noted that the correct amount
of engine oil should be added when changeling the engine oil and oil
filter.  The factory has changed the recommended engine oil capacity. 
The correct amount during an oil change (with oil filter) is now 8.5
quarts (8.0 liters)  of motor oil v/s the previously recommended 10.0
quarts, (9.5 liters).

The new recommended procedure is to fill the crankcase with 8.5 quarts
(8.0 liters) engine oil, start the engine and bring to normal operating
temperatures.  Then turn off the engine and check the oil level with the
dipstick.  Add oil if necessary.

Note:  Corrections to the applicable repair manuals, and owners manuals
will be forthcoming.


>But at this point,I'd think the oil issue is like water under the
bridge...

I'd have to agree, after 10 yrs. of +/- 10 qt oil changes if something
was going to happen it would.  

Curiosity however dictates we find out the details.  

My V8Q has a build date of 05/89 and takes about 10qts.  

BCNU,
Cobram at Juno.Com
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Flats/1469/