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Any car that reaches 250k or more in New England is a major milestone. I have kept a few cars in the 150k range, but lose interest and want something more sturdy for the kids and family. My VAG cars (6 total) have never left me walking, starting with a 1978 dasher that I blew the clutch up...

So many shots from the peanut gallery tonight. Thanks.

My bad.. another 10 bucks.

RockAuto.. get a filter and AC delco oil for under $50. No brainer.

Update on the MicroGuard filters for the A4. They are now made in Vietnam:(.

I used to use MicroGaurd for my A4 because they were made by Mann(in Germany or Poland) and only 6 bucks. Now they are made in Vietnam. Switched back to Mann which is still made in Germany.

Its hard to separate the wheat from the chaff on this one. I have a 2019 tig and have been using the 0-20w. Can not get a straight answer about changing to a different weight oil and still stay within the boundaries of my engine warranty. It appears 0-20w with a 508 rating is the only way to go...

In toronto, I would go with the A4. I am not sure I would compare the vw to the A4. They are a bit different in class. Audi has made the A4's very reliable over the past two platforms. I had the PCV valve done and a freak steering rack replacement. Other than that it has been solid.

2019 tiguan can fill with fumes when started in the cold. Had it in multiple times. VW would not do anything for us. Was threatening to get rid of it and then car prices went through the roof. I will wait until things settle down. My 2014 audi A4 runs like new, other than the tires suck and need...

I have been using the white micro gaurds on my Audi A4. There is a video floating around that show about 20 different manufacturers for that particular filter. It is the same as the factory oem model. Can not beat the 5 dollar price.

I thought they went back to turbos in 2017?

still there.. https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b/microgard-4265/filters-16470/oil-filter-12090/80c2d8dbb188/microgard-oil-filter/mgl57561/4444938/2014/audi/a4-quattro?q=oil+filter&pos=0#rr

If you have an Oriellys local.. go get their brand filter. Found it for 5 bucks last month. Made in Germany... oem.

You have probably seen this video, but if not.. its a must.

Being your second oil change after getting the car, I would go for low OCI. It might give you the chance to spot issues if you do it yourself.