Hey guys. What's your opinion on this?
Have a 2001 Audi A4 2.0 (engine code ALT). 140,000km's (87,000 miles). OCI is 15,000km (9,300 miles). Driving is 50/50 highway/city. General driving with a bit of sporty WOT when I'm feeling in the mood.
Oil usage is about 1 litre (1.05 quart) every 2,000km (1,200 miles) +/-
I've always used VW502 oil. Mobil 1 0W40, Mobil 3000 5W40, Castrol edge 0W40 and Shell Helix Ultra 5W40. Oil usage with all these oils is about the same.
No noticeable leaks under the car and it doesn't blow smoke (even had someone follow me to check). I have no idea where it's going!
I use Delo 400 15W40 for my other car, my 2 motorbikes and lawnmower. A mechanic suggested I use a "thicker" oil in the Audi. Should I try the Delo for 15,000 km?
I'm at a real loss about the consumption. The car takes about 4.3 liters of oil. At this rate I'm adding about 7 additional liters throughout the OCI.
Have a 2001 Audi A4 2.0 (engine code ALT). 140,000km's (87,000 miles). OCI is 15,000km (9,300 miles). Driving is 50/50 highway/city. General driving with a bit of sporty WOT when I'm feeling in the mood.
Oil usage is about 1 litre (1.05 quart) every 2,000km (1,200 miles) +/-
I've always used VW502 oil. Mobil 1 0W40, Mobil 3000 5W40, Castrol edge 0W40 and Shell Helix Ultra 5W40. Oil usage with all these oils is about the same.
No noticeable leaks under the car and it doesn't blow smoke (even had someone follow me to check). I have no idea where it's going!
I use Delo 400 15W40 for my other car, my 2 motorbikes and lawnmower. A mechanic suggested I use a "thicker" oil in the Audi. Should I try the Delo for 15,000 km?
I'm at a real loss about the consumption. The car takes about 4.3 liters of oil. At this rate I'm adding about 7 additional liters throughout the OCI.