Oil Brand/Viscosity in a New Q5 3.0T

[auntrout]

Getting to know my new Q5 3.0T and was messing around with the MMI to check my oil level. I noticed it was a little under the Max level and was thinking about adding a little oil. The manual identifies Castrol Edge Professional as an option, or an oil which meets the VW 502 00 standard. I was wondering what brand oil and viscosity does Audi use when the vehicle is manufactured. I could not find that specific information in the owners manual. Can I buy any oil which meets the VW 502 00 standard or should I try to match what is currently in the vehicle?
Thanks

[14S4GWM]

Look on the oil cap, it's castrol edge.

You can use any oil you like, i would recommend to stick to the vw standard though. Lots of guys use Motul or Liqui Molly.
https://www.audiusa.com/content/dam/...e-Bulletin.pdf

Get a dipstick, dont trust the mmi

[TITAN_Q5]

Look on the oil cap, it's castrol edge.

You can use any oil you like, i would recommend to stick to the vw standard though. Lots of guys use Motul or Liqui Molly.
https://www.audiusa.com/content/dam/...e-Bulletin.pdf

Get a dipstick, dont trust the mmi

Dip stick ...... links please


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[14S4GWM]

Dip stick ...... links please


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As you wish
https://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-Q5--3...vice/Dipstick/

[auntrout]

Look on the oil cap, it's castrol edge.

You can use any oil you like, i would recommend to stick to the vw standard though. Lots of guys use Motul or Liqui Molly.
https://www.audiusa.com/content/dam/...e-Bulletin.pdf

Get a dipstick, dont trust the mmi

Thanks 14. I've seen the link below for the dipstick for a Q5/SQ5 3.0T. It says it is a Genuine dipstick from Audi, but I was wondering if Audi makes an all metal dipstick. The one in the link below looks to have a plastic level reader attached to a metal stick. I was planning to leave the dipstick in all the time and was a little concerned with that piece of plastic; could it possibly work its way off the metal stick after being exposed to the hot engine oil environment for a long period of time. I may just be paranoid.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...ck/06e115611h/

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...ck/06e115611h/

[14S4GWM]

The link i just posted is an ecs metal version. Others have had your concern about the plastic dipstick too. I went with the metal too, it gets hot as hell so be careful grabbing it.

[14S4GWM]

I've had both plastic and metal and can vouch they are the exact same length too.

[auntrout]

As you wish
https://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-Q5--3...vice/Dipstick/

Thanks 14. Did not see this post before sending out my other response. This eliminates my previous concern with the Genuine Audi dipstick. These look sharp.

[q5 dave]

I use Mobil1 0w-40


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[SQive]

Holy shit! The R8 uses something weird, like 10W60, that has to be special ordered and is very expensive. WTF?

One of those things they don't tell you about before you buy it. . .not that it would have stopped me.

[riceboy22]

Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W-40 and getting oil analysis done by Blackstone labs.

Holy shit! The R8 uses something weird, like 10W60, that has to be special ordered and is very expensive. WTF?

One of those things they don't tell you about before you buy it. . .not that it would have stopped me.

Darrin, that's a real first world one percent type of problem LOL!

[SQive]

Far be it from me to lack something to bitch about.

However, I don't think any one-percenters concern themselves with oil changes.

[auntrout]

[QUOTE=riceboy22;12108135]Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W-40 and getting oil analysis done by Blackstone labs.


How often do you get the oil analysis performed? I'm new to all this, what are some of the specifics that the analysis will tell you about the condition of your engine. Thanks

[14S4GWM]

[QUOTE=auntrout;12110061]

Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W-40 and getting oil analysis done by Blackstone labs.


How often do you get the oil analysis performed? I'm new to all this, what are some of the specifics that the analysis will tell you about the condition of your engine. Thanks

Theres plenty of oil analysis on here, search Blackstone and you'll probably have quite a few of the sheets to look at.

[Hopperstien]

Far be it from me to lack something to bitch about.

However, I don't think any one-percenters concern themselves with oil changes.

This was my original thought.

[riceboy22]

Yup, as @14S4GWM mentioned, there should be plenty of references out there. You can start with the Blackstone website: Blackstone Standard Analysis. The basic premise is that it's a good way to get an idea of the condition of your engine by analyzing the contents and condition of your oil. My first report is here.

[auntrout]

Yup, as @14S4GWM mentioned, there should be plenty of references out there. You can start with the Blackstone website: Blackstone Standard Analysis. The basic premise is that it's a good way to get an idea of the condition of your engine by analyzing the contents and condition of your oil. My first report is here.

thanks I'll do a search.

[auntrout]

Yup, as @14S4GWM mentioned, there should be plenty of references out there. You can start with the Blackstone website: Blackstone Standard Analysis. The basic premise is that it's a good way to get an idea of the condition of your engine by analyzing the contents and condition of your oil. My first report is here.

thanks I'll do a search.