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Ever since I purchased my car in 2005, I have always used FP60. The vehicle in question is a 52k mile 2006 Audi A3 with the 2.0t FSI engine. FP60 was used religiously, only skipping every other tank when it wasn't handy, but overall the vehicle stuck with the cleaning regimen as specified by LC...

I have a fuel diluting Audi 2.0t FSI. Have been running mostly GC 0w30, but this past oil change I put in M1 0w40 due to availability. Previous OCIs on the GC were in the 4k mi range. 2k miles into this oil change with 0w40 M1, I pulled the dipstick to check consumption and noticed that the...

This is a recent UOA taken from my 2.0t FSI (fuel diluting monster). The engine is modified with SII programming, intake with AEM dryflow filter and aftermarket turbo-back exhaust. This UOA comprised of mostly stop and go city driving, cold starts (late winter), as well as an auto-x event over...

Wanted to purchase some more FP60 and LC20 and I see that everything on their site is marked "out of stock". Anyone know what's going on? Dave

First UOA and Blackstone was very impressive. Sent out the sample last friday, got the results wed night. Couldn't be happier with their service. UOA results are here: http://theoildrop.server101.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=003727 Please take a look at that sample and let me...

Engine sees mostly 90% city driving 10% highway. Fill was from this past winter where it would regularly dip into 0F. Car was pushed hard once oil temps were normal . . . aftermarket intake (foam filter) was used. My thoughts are that the high iron wear is somewhat normal for a newer engine...

Been noticing in UOAs that the flashpoint GC often drops down to 380F-340F after about 5k. IIRC the flashpoint of GC when new is 440F+. Perhaps this isn't important when the engine is running, but I'm a bit concerned when the engine is shut off after normal or hard driving. The engine does...

Just checking to see what are the current favorites. Pretty unhappy with my roommate's experience with Blackstone . . . took over 1 month and he had to call them to get them to send him the results. . . . I see that Lube Control is also offering oil analysis services . . . Where else should...

What a PITA the new 2.0t Audi/VW engines are to change the filter on . . . . FYI, that drain tool costs $80 and the filters retail for ~$16 Dave

Crazy question but am wondering about it . . . . will it work? Dave

To oils such as GC, Motul 0w40, Amsoil 5w40, Mobil 0w40 . . . Searched and couldn't find too much info on this oil. Is it a full ester synth or ester / PAO blend? HTHS info? Here's a VOA from 2003 . . . http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=11;t=000039...

well not really my first oil change . . . . i drained the oil at 1k and refilled with GC. Anyways, I get free maintenance with this car but have to drive 1hr to the surrounding dealers to get it done. Option #1 Drive to Syr and get BC 5w40 free Option #2 Drive to Binghamton and get M1 0w40...

Currently I'm an owner of a 2006 Audi A3 with an 02Q six speed transmission. The OEM fluid is the G52 ( G052 911 A1) which is spec'd as a GL4/5 and has a VW 501.50 rating. IIRC this is a 75w90 gear oil. Currently the vehicle has 2800 miles on it and I'm thinking about switching it out for some...