jeffro Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 (edited) You know, the little button on the dash that tells you the life of your oil? On a fresh change it tells me i have 10k miles, and usually ticks down at an accurate rate(mileage at least). 10k seems a bit much. Are these accurate? I use Mobile 1 0w-40 synthetic. Edited May 6, 2014 by jeffro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Yes there is one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Quik7 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 I've been reading bout maintenance schedules on a lot of newer cars and that seems to be more prevalent. 10k oil changes, 100k spark plugs. Seems like a long time to me as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 B5 no has button. Are you asking what we think the oil change interval should really be vs. what the car is telling you it should be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 potato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 My B5 had the service1 or service 2 indicator? Was a long time ago... I remember it being pretty easy to clear, if that's what you're wanting. I'm sure a 10k mile oil change works on some engines under some conditions using some oils for some people. Wait, what was the question? False Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 FYI...I run the same oil for my A4, I think it's a fine street oil. I change at 5k intervals. Got me to 230k so far will continue with that schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted May 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 My apologies, i guess i never finished what i meant to say. Are these accurate? I honestly drive like an old man and rarely see above 3500 RPM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Pretty sure it's all mileage based. There's no oil quality sensor that I know of, definitely not on a B5 and I highly doubt it on a B6. My B8 is also mileage based, it does however have an oil level sensor that displays on the MMI screen, there is no dipstick. I change the oil in the B5 every 5000, in the B8 I'll just go with what the car tells me, aka manufacturer recommended interval. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 0W40 Every 5k and all your bases on covered, no excuses, the oil is cheap now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 The service light is kind of a pain to reset but you can change the intervals. I put mine at 5k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted May 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 The service light is kind of a pain to reset but you can change the intervals. I put mine at 5k. I reset mine the other day when i changed my oil. Now it just says "----" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 I reset mine the other day when i changed my oil. Now it just says "----" don't have to change ever again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 You've cracked the code. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Yes Audi calls for 10,000 Mile services, but please don't do that to your engine. I do every 5K in the Touareg(4.2), Audi(was 1.8 stb 2.7T), and in the GLI(1.8T) if that tells you anything. Make sure since you drive so slow you make sure to get that oil warm on longer drives so water doesn't build up in there. Depending on your motor you might get some white buildup under the cap. A good run and some higher RPM driving will take care of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted May 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Yes Audi calls for 10,000 Mile services, but please don't do that to your engine. I do every 5K in the Touareg(4.2), Audi(was 1.8 stb 2.7T), and in the GLI(1.8T) if that tells you anything. Make sure since you drive so slow you make sure to get that oil warm on longer drives so water doesn't build up in there. Depending on your motor you might get some white buildup under the cap. A good run and some higher RPM driving will take care of that. Last time i laid into it she fell flat and then stuttered for a good 10 minutes after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybe Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Last time i laid into it she fell flat and then stuttered for a good 10 minutes after that. Premium fuel? When I bought the A3 it crapped out at high RPM. Thought it was the HPFP, ended up being the Subaru dealer putting 87 in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted May 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Premium fuel? When I bought the A3 it crapped out at high RPM. Thought it was the HPFP, ended up being the Subaru dealer putting 87 in. Nah i always run 87 premium too rich for my blood. I almost always have a CEL for misfires but its usually not even noticeable so i dont bother to investigate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supplicium Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 I would say change every 5k. I did on my 2.0 and 2.0T GTI. Ive done every 10k on my CC and im going back to 5k after my change at 20k. 87 fuel is no good jeff, it might not be a big deal since you have the 3.0 but I would atleast step up to 89 and change oil 5k-7500k esp with the hot summer coming. I would throw a drop in K&N and change the plugs to cover yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Nah i always run 87 premium too rich for my blood. I almost always have a CEL for misfires but its usually not even noticeable so i dont bother to investigate. Seriously? So that $3 you saved at the pump is worth fucking up your car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Seriously? So that $3 you saved at the pump is worth fucking up your car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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