Re: A4 oil changes

[spreha@juno.com (Jonathan M Spreha)]

>Josh,
>FWIW, I changed the oil in our A4q 2.8 at 1000 miles. Replaced it with
>Mobil1 and after this I change the oil and filter at 3mo period w/Audi
>doing their 6month changes. We only drive around 8000 miles per year
>and probably wouldn't notice any abnormal oil consumption anyway.
>However, I have never had to add any oil between changes. I have done
>the 3mo thing with my 88 Supra Turbo from new (mobil1 and new
>filter) and the engine looks like new inside.
>
>Phil C.
>96 A4q 2.8 slushbox (its the wifes but I love it).
>
> 

I have a question along the same line.  When my 97 A4 1.8t was delivered
the dealer told me to absolutely NOT change the oil that is in the engine
before 5000 miles.  He said something about Audi strongly encouraging you
not to change before that time, but after that (5000 or the scheduled
7500 change) you can change as often as you want.  

His rational was something about the metal in the engine parts,  and the
wear that occurs early on in the engines' life.

I do not know,  was a little skeptical myself.

Thanks.

Jon

'97 A4 1.8t Manual