oil pressure at idle - Page 2

vagdream · 20-10-19, 08:57 PM

Agree with Dave's comments and I have also used synthetics in my MB for the last 20 odd years.

BackintheFold · 21-10-19, 09:31 AM

Thanks for the replies guys, but I'm looking for something concrete from Audi about this.
I know oil is a subject with lots of opinions, and I have now put in Magnatec 10w40, but i'd rest easier knowing if my memory is correct.

I also recall that the WR engine uses Platinum plugs, but not the MB. Again, finding it hard to see concrete proof of that, and I used Iridium plugs anyway!

mikes2 · 21-10-19, 02:14 PM

Bosch W7DTC are standard plugs for the MB. I always used VAG semi synth I’m mine, 10W/40

stuhawk · 24-10-19, 10:03 PM

quantum platinum 5w40 fully synth last 13 years. No issues.

vagdream · 25-10-19, 10:53 AM

Have had a look at my MB owners manual and the Lubricants page is near identical to the WR version from Colin with the exception that it also contains the comment;
'we strongly recommend using only the following factory -approved mineral or synthetic oils:'
Multigrade Oils need to meet spec VW 501 01
Improved Lubricity Oils to VW 500 00
High Performance Oils to VW 500 00 AND VW 505 00

So no instruction to only use synthetics.

BackintheFold · 25-10-19, 11:17 AM

Excellent! Many thanks for taking the time to find that.

BackintheFold · 22-12-19, 12:42 AM

Magnatec 10-40 now on sale at Halfords at £16.50 for 4 litres. Pretty good!!

EDIT-can't find it any cheaper than £25 now (January 2022) 2 years on, 22% increase PER YEAR.
Ouch. Electric motor anyone?

21-10-19, 02:14 PM	#13
mikes2 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Polmont Posts: 2,617	Bosch W7DTC are standard plugs for the MB. I always used VAG semi synth I’m mine, 10W/40 __________________ 1991 90 quattro 20v sport 1991 90 quattro

22-12-19, 12:42 AM	#17
BackintheFold Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Near an MB ur Quattro Posts: 1,171	Magnatec 10-40 now on sale at Halfords at £16.50 for 4 litres. Pretty good!! EDIT-can't find it any cheaper than £25 now (January 2022) 2 years on, 22% increase PER YEAR. Ouch. Electric motor anyone? Last edited by BackintheFold; 31-01-22 at 05:42 PM.

20-10-19, 08:57 PM	#11
vagdream Grown up member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Llandudno Junction Posts: 165	Agree with Dave's comments and I have also used synthetics in my MB for the last 20 odd years.

21-10-19, 09:31 AM	#12
BackintheFold Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Near an MB ur Quattro Posts: 1,171	Thanks for the replies guys, but I'm looking for something concrete from Audi about this. I know oil is a subject with lots of opinions, and I have now put in Magnatec 10w40, but i'd rest easier knowing if my memory is correct. I also recall that the WR engine uses Platinum plugs, but not the MB. Again, finding it hard to see concrete proof of that, and I used Iridium plugs anyway!

24-10-19, 10:03 PM	#14
stuhawk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: dudley, west mids Posts: 1	quantum platinum 5w40 fully synth last 13 years. No issues.

25-10-19, 10:53 AM	#15
vagdream Grown up member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Llandudno Junction Posts: 165	Have had a look at my MB owners manual and the Lubricants page is near identical to the WR version from Colin with the exception that it also contains the comment; 'we strongly recommend using only the following factory -approved mineral or synthetic oils:' Multigrade Oils need to meet spec VW 501 01 Improved Lubricity Oils to VW 500 00 High Performance Oils to VW 500 00 AND VW 505 00 So no instruction to only use synthetics.

25-10-19, 11:17 AM	#16
BackintheFold Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Near an MB ur Quattro Posts: 1,171	Excellent! Many thanks for taking the time to find that.