Oil engine for 3.0T ?

[Goned]

Hi,

What brand of oil do you recommend for 3.0T?

I know Audi's dish of Castrol, but I've heard stories about the quality of this oil,

Thanks for your feedback,

[plat]

Hi,

What brand of oil do you recommend for 3.0T?

I know Audi's dish of Castrol, but I've heard stories about the quality of this oil,

Thanks for your feedback,

According to your car's owners manual, any oil that meet or exceed the VW 502 oil standard is fine. Here is the Audi Technical Bulletin of Approved Oils and Oil Quality Standards for reference.

I have used Castrol in both my VW's and my '16 Audi S5. No issues or problems otherwise Audi will not specify it as their preferred oil brand. Other owners are biased towards certain oil brands. That's their choice. Again, as long as it meets the VW 502 standards, it is OK.

[Goned]

According to your car's owners manual, any oil that meet or exceed the VW 502 oil standard is fine. Here is the Audi Technical Bulletin of Approved Oils and Oil Quality Standards for reference.

I have used Castrol in both my VW's and my '16 Audi S5. No issues or problems otherwise Audi will not specify it as their preferred oil brand. Other owners are biased towards certain oil brands. That's their choice. Again, as long as it meets the VW 502 standards, it is OK.

Audi use Castrol brand that true ?

I would like to try Liqui Moly or Fuchs oil. Anyone have test it ? For mine i got to take 5w40 VW502 :)

[plat]

Aud use Castrol brand that true ?

Says so on the oil cap...

[Ingolstadt Audi]

I've been using Liqui Moly 0w-40 Leichtlauf and love it.


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[Goned]

Says so on the oil cap...

Yes i know, but i want to test another oil brand. Castrol is correct, but i have ear Liqu Moly and Fuchs are better....it's maybe a legend....

[q5 dave]

I use Mobil 1 0w-40.

[Ingolstadt Audi]

Mobil and Liqui Moly are the best. It says "Castrol" on the cap because Castrol pays Audi millions $$$ to have it there. Not knocking Castrol, just saying... Mobil and Liqui Moly are the best.


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[Goned]

Mobil and Liqui Moly are the best. It says "Castrol" on the cap because Castrol pays Audi millions $$$ to have it there. Not knocking Castrol, just saying... Mobil and Liqui Moly are the best.


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Ok so you recommand Liqui Moly, this one for the 3.0T => SYNTHOIL HIGH TECH 5W-40 ?

[riceboy22]

I use Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 5w-40.

[Ingolstadt Audi]

Ok so you recommand Liqui Moly, this one for the 3.0T => SYNTHOIL HIGH TECH 5W-40 ?

Absolutely... love the stuff. Here is a link for it: https://www.amazon.com/Liqui-Moly-23.../dp/B00LIC29H6


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[Georgeb111]

Absolutely... love the stuff. Here is a link for it: https://www.amazon.com/Liqui-Moly-23.../dp/B00LIC29H6


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I second this! I have been using it since I bought my car.

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[Wilbur]

Absolutely... love the stuff. Here is a link for it: https://www.amazon.com/Liqui-Moly-23.../dp/B00LIC29H6


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Curious...what do you LOVE about this oil? There would be absolutely no performance difference from one brand to another. Whats the difference that makes you love it?

[Ingolstadt Audi]

Correct, oil is not really a performance item, it's about engine protection and reliability. I've noticed that my engine idles smoother, it's also a great company with top marks and awards, and it was designed and tested for turbocharged engines.


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[Wilbur]

Correct, oil is not really a performance item, it's about engine protection and reliability. I've noticed that my engine idles smoother, it's also a great company with top marks and awards, and it was designed and tested for turbocharged engines.


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Interesting. Same for Castrol. Oil does not affect idle.

[Ingolstadt Audi]

Agree to disagree I guess. I noticed quite the change on my car with the idle, not nearly as much ticking as before with Castrol. The only thing that was different was the oil so I'm going off that I guess. I'm obviously not a chemical engineer, but Liqui Moly is one of the most used and best rated oils in Germany that and the less ticking from my engine at idle is enough for me to run it. German car = German oil logic. Haha.


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[EYE4SPEED]

Sorta related - there is a tsb out since Jan for the oil level sensor.

Came on during a road trip and had to find store that had Castrol 5w40. Filled it and next day, 100 miles into heading home and light comes on again.

To the dealer to use their fancy measuring tool. Oil level good, sensor bad. Come back when we have the part...

Venting that they didn't include a real dipstick. Btw, need part number so I can get one. Only way to check is MMI, which does no good if sensor is broke.




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[Wilbur]

Agree to disagree I guess. I noticed quite the change on my car with the idle, not nearly as much ticking as before with Castrol. The only thing that was different was the oil so I'm going off that I guess. I'm obviously not a chemical engineer, but Liqui Moly is one of the most used and best rated oils in Germany that and the less ticking from my engine at idle is enough for me to run it. German car = German oil logic. Haha.


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Love your logic. Might be quieter but not smoother. I love German cars too! Ive had 6 Audis. This SQ5 is great.

[Goned]

So finally i have choose this one :

- FUCHS TITAN GT1 5W40

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuchs_Petrolub

Fuchs is German oil :) for German car :P

For the next change oil, i think can test Liqui Moly :)

[Ingolstadt Audi]

Love your logic. Might be quieter but not smoother. I love German cars too! Ive had 6 Audis. This SQ5 is great.

I'm jealous... wish I had the SQ5. Someday. RS7 in another life.


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[Goned]

For Oil filter, do you think use another than OEM filter ? Like KN or another label ?

Thanks,

[Ingolstadt Audi]

I stick with OEM, they are cheap and work great. But I wouldn't foresee any issues with an aftermarket one either.


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[Goned]

For update this thread:

I have used FUCHS and i confirm is a very good oil.

With Castrol i need to refil with more one 1L bootle.
With FUCHS i have used only one 1L bootle and i'm stay at full oil signal.

I want to try LIQUI MOLY this time, just to compare....

:)

[zachf88]

Schaefer’s 5w-40

[MSq5]

Mobil 1 European car full synthetc, 0w40.

[Das Ponto]

Schaefer’s 5w-40

Same Schaefers as the deck sealant? lol

But on topic I use Mobil 1 / Elf Oil (believe they are the same.. need to check)

[Reggie]

I use Mobil 1 0w-40.

Same here on all my Audis. Best price is at Walmart. The only thing I shop for there

[BierJager]

I carefully selected whatever brand the dealer puts in when they change my oil.

[zachf88]

Same Schaefers as the deck sealant? lol

Schaeffer's is actually the oldest oil/ lubricant company in the US....

http://www.schaefferoil.com/

It's one of the very few oils out there that has a High Temp/High Shear (HTHS) Viscosity of 4.05 and it has moly in it. but I'm super geeky about my oil....

Mobil 1 0W-40 euro has a HTHS of 3.6.