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If new brooms sweep better, does new oil lube better?
I had planned on changing the oil (8k miles on it) before the beginning of 2009, but it wasn't supposed to be. I went with LM 5W-40 this morning. Note the California sunrise on the wall in the background. Stay gold, Ponyboy!
Here are some pictures. VIN and tags have been photoshopped for my protection and for your unimpeded viewing pleasure.
1996 Audi A4 quattro with 180k miles on a 2.8 l 12 valve V6 engine on Rhino ramps:
6 liters oil -- only 5.5 liters needed:
Yes, the Mann oil filter really is that large:
Oil performance:
I had planned on changing the oil (8k miles on it) before the beginning of 2009, but it wasn't supposed to be. I went with LM 5W-40 this morning. Note the California sunrise on the wall in the background. Stay gold, Ponyboy!
1996 Audi A4 quattro with 180k miles on a 2.8 l 12 valve V6 engine on Rhino ramps:
6 liters oil -- only 5.5 liters needed:
Yes, the Mann oil filter really is that large:
Oil performance: