A4Q break-in: first oil change, etc.

[Achille Riviello <acriviel@mailhost.ecn.uoknor.edu>]

Well, it seems that the opinions differ dramatically on this one point of
the A4Q break-in issue.  The service manager at my dealership says:

"Do not change the oil before the 7500 check-up.  The factory oil has
additives in it that aid in the break-in of the engine.  Also, Audi has just
issued a factory bulletin stressing that the oil *not* be changed before the
7500 mile check-up."

The vast majority of the opinions expressed through this mailing list have
been to the tune of "Change it!!"

Some say that the oil should be changed very quickly (delivery to 500
miles).  Others say 1000 miles, while still others say about the 3000 mile mark.

Can anyone shed some light on Audi's recommendations??  I asked, and cannot
obtain any factory oil for a change prior to 7500 miles--apparently they do
not use that same stuff for the 7500 mile changes.  So, the $37 million
questions is: when should I make my first oil change?????

Other points.  Everyone agrees synthetic oils should *not* be used until at
least 7500 miles, or perhaps even 10,000 or 15,000 miles.  Also, varying
rpm's is a must for break-in, with advise generally recommending not to
exceed 3200-3500 rpms.

Any other break-in tips are more than welcome.  I'd especially like to hear
opinions on the oil change issue.  Thanks in advance.

Achille Riviello
acriviel@mailhost.ecn.uoknor.edu
83 4000s, 200+k miles
96 A4Q, 114 miles
HK USP 45
HK P7M13
"In a world of compromise, some don't."