Oil in A4Q

[Greg Spark <sparkg@wave.co.nz>]

On Mon 15 Jul, owner-quattro-digest@coimbra.ans.net wrote:

> From: gfl@cc.bellcore.com (grant f lenahan)
> Date: 15 Jul 1996  10:41 EDT
> Subject: re: breaking in A4Q
> 
> re: breaking in an A4Q:

<snip>

> (4) no, the oil is reputed to be regular 10W40, although VW claims that
> their initial fill is break-in oil.  So we don't really know.
> 
> (5) According to my very trusted dealer mechanic, do not use
> synthetic for the first 10-15k.  The 6 cyl requires extensive break-in,
> and sythetic will slow the process.
> 
> (6) Engines are NOT broken in at the factory.  How?  The logistics
> prohibit it.

It may be of interest to note that my new A4 Turbo quattro was delivered with
Castrol TXT synthetic with no service required until 15000Kms (9300m) and
every 15000kms thereafter.

My dealer informed me these engines are bench run-in in the factory and filled
with synthetic from there. 

This is VERY different to the practices in the US. Is this because the turbo
engine is significantly different?? Comments please.

Below is a reply from Mobil re Mobil 1 (which I intend using from next service)
quote starts:

Reply:  The benefits of Mobil 1 are as follows:  
        
        Wear protection
        High Temperature Stability
        Cold Temperature Performance
        Deposit Protection
        
Mobil 1 can help to improve fuel economy by reducing friction in the 
engine, reduce exhaust emissions, and reduce oil consumption.

    You can start using Mobil 1 in new vehicles at any time.  In fact, 
Mobil 1 is the factory fill for the Corvette LT-1 and LT-5 engines.  
Mobil and Porsche just announced a new partnership that will also have 
all Porsche cars manufactured at Zuffenhausen plant will be lubricated 
with Mobil 1.  One of the myths that persists about Mobil 1 is that new 
engines require a break-in period with conventional oil.  Current 
engine manufacturing technology does not require this break-in period.  
As the decisions by the engineers who design the Corvette and Porsche 
engines indicate, Mobil 1 can be used in an engine from the day you 
drive the car off the show room floor.

If you have any additional questions, you may contact us at our E-mail 
address: lubes@ffx.mobil.com or by phone at 1-800-9 MOBIL 1.

quote ends.

I'd be interested to hear others opinions on this.

-- 
Greg Spark
sparkg@wave.co.nz
Hamilton, New Zealand
96 A4Q Turbo - MTM 187hp Ming Blue magic!