Re: A4 oil changes

[dan_masi@MENTORG.COM (Dan Masi)]

On Jun 12,  6:15pm, Jonathan M Spreha wrote:
> Subject: Re: A4 oil changes
> >Josh,
> >FWIW, I changed the oil in our A4q 2.8 at 1000 miles.
>
> 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.

Some dealers have apparently been told by Audi that the factory
fill is a special break-in oil.  The story seems to depend heavily
on who you ask.

Not being able to get a consistant answer anywhere, I opted to
grit my teeth and leave the factory oil in the full recommended
7500 miles.

Dan Masi
'96 A4Q