Recent content by OtisBlkR1

So a few weeks ago with the PTO pulled out my blades disengaged. after fiddling with it, and installing a new battery I could not detect the source so off to the shop it went. a few weeks later the shop declared victory and said come get it. Of course I tested it and with 2 minutes I was able to...

Audi purchased.. let the fun begin !

Originally Posted by BucDan OP. Take it from another Audi owner. If you can, get Pennzoil platinum Euro 0w-40 if they have it at walmart. Then PP Euro 5w-40. Then Castrol 0w-40. Then Castrol 5w-40. If you want boutique for the American market, then Motul 8100 Xcess or Xclean or Liqui Moly...

Gentlemen, not that I'm not enjoying your spirited debate (and learning alot on Euro oil) Thank you! I average 500 on average or less miles per month on my Daily driver, live in Indiana (all 4 seasons) and will likely never go past 5,000 mile OCI and will probably keep this car to 80,000-90,000...

Originally Posted by Quattro Pete Looks like it calls for VW 502.00 or VW 504.00, according to this: https://www.audiusa.com/content/dam...ed_Maintenance_Flipbook_Pages_022317.pdf The M1 ESP 5W-30 that Trav recommended should be just fine, IMO. Help me learn, the book says 5-40 you & travis...

Originally Posted by Lolvoguy Originally Posted by OtisBlkR1 I dont have the manual yet/or car.. I dont pick it up for a few days yet, only sharing what I've found online. The info I have may be an overview or just broad generic V.W./Audi info. You should really skip the 2.0 and get the 3.0SC...

I dont have the manual yet/or car.. I dont pick it up for a few days yet, only sharing what I've found online. The info I have may be an overview or just broad generic V.W./Audi info.

Originally Posted by Quattro Pete Originally Posted by OtisBlkR1 So V.W. 502.00 (if memory serves) is the recommended oil and after reading a few online reviews and threads Im reading that I Don't what to use the equivalent oil from my local WalMart shelf. Your local Walmart shelf is likely...

Originally Posted by Trav Mobil 1 ESP 5w30 will work well in that engine, it meets the some of the highest specs and can be used in place of the older spec 502. You can find this at NAPA for under $6 a qt when they have Mobil 1 on sale, about 3 times a year. No it is not BS the euro spec oils...

Hey all, its been a minute! so Im letting go of the Milan after 8 years of use and about 85,000 on the clock. Im replacing it with an Audi A6 2.0T currently has 24,000 on the clock. Of course the first thing im going to start looking at is my upkeep.. So V.W. 502.00 (if memory serves) is the...

So, to answer the original question I was following a plan and moved my money on last Thursday, and ive been up and doing very well this past week, I too don't know when to dive back in, My plan that ive deviated from would have lost me a fair amount. Im very curious and semi anxious about...

are we talking practical application or you just want that design ?

Originally Posted By: SatinSilver Call Honda corporate and read off your post to them. If they won't cover 100% see if they will cover a lower percentage of the repair. Hopefully, it's been dealer serviced at least once a year or so. That seems to help the case. They helped me out in the past...

Originally Posted By: dogememe Any car can have trouble, whether it be bad luck on a defective part or a common issue from bad design or quality. One bad experience does not mean they all suck. I've had positive experiences with all my American trucks, SUVs, and cars, then again most people say...

I have nothing to back this statement up, however my father a Chevy employee for many years explained to me that at one point GMC was simply built to a higher standard, Better materials, etc.. (we are talking more than 20 years ago) I do remember the conversation well. The same question can be...