Correct engine oil for JS engine

86audicoupe · 02-07-19, 08:06 PM

Hi all

In my first Coupe I had years ago, I used to run 20W/50 as per the handbook and change every 5k. I did 108k (sold at 216k) with no significant engine wear.

What are others using? I know people have suggested 10W/40 semi in the past but what are you thoughts?

Thanks

Duffy3074 · 04-07-19, 07:48 AM

What do you think you’ll gain by stopping using something that’s recommended by the manufacturer and appears to have done its job magnificently???

86audicoupe · 04-07-19, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duffy3074

What do you think you’ll gain by stopping using something that’s recommended by the manufacturer and appears to have done its job magnificently???

I’ll stick to 20W/50 then

larry49 · 04-07-19, 04:43 PM

I used 20/50 in my JS with no problems at all.......I did try 10/40 at one time but it was a bit rattily on the tappets, these are old engines design wise and I would go by what the manufacture recommends.

04-07-19, 07:48 AM	#2
Duffy3074 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dalgety Bay, Fife Posts: 2,078	What do you think you’ll gain by stopping using something that’s recommended by the manufacturer and appears to have done its job magnificently???

04-07-19, 04:43 PM	#4
larry49 Grown up member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 44	I used 20/50 in my JS with no problems at all.......I did try 10/40 at one time but it was a bit rattily on the tappets, these are old engines design wise and I would go by what the manufacture recommends.