"Mark" <mlevy48@ukonline.co.uk> wrote in message
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>
> R@L wrote:
>> "Mark" <mlevy48@ukonline.co.uk> wrote in message
>> news:1133694201.092445.195050@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> > Hi all,
>> >
>> > I can see the sump at the back of the engine with a drain plug in the
>> > centre, but I can also
>> > see an oil pan (?) with a drain plug at the front of the engine (this
>> > is where the oil filter is).
>> >
>> > Do both have to be drained for an oil change, or does the oil from the
>> > front pan drain into the sump when stationary?
>> >
>> > thanks
>> >
>>
>> There's only one you need to use. The one in the oil pan.
>> Use synthetic oil and change the filter too. Both will last for 30.000
>> Km.
>> The other one is the gearbox and needs no new oil.
>> Those are factory advises which I think are just fine. On my 2.6 this has
>> worked well for over 10 years now.
>> Many people in this group however change oil weekly or so it seems.
>
> Thanks. The front oil pan looks a little small to be holding 5 litres
> of oil or whatever
> the capacity is. There doesn't seem to be a Haynes manual for this
> engine.
>
> I take your point about synthetic oil, but having only had the car for
> just over a year
> and not knowing what was used before, that might be a bit risky. At
> almost 200K
> miles, I don't want to end up with oil leaks.
>

having just oil/filter changed my 2.4 V6 and confirm it is the front plug
near the filter. My engine held 6 litres inc oil filter.

I used Castrol Magnatec 5W30 from Halfords. This magnatec states it leaves a
oil on surfaces when the vehicle is left standing for a few days. Mine
stands from Friday evening to Monday morning so I thought to give it a try.

DJ
in UK

 

"Mark" <mlevy48@ukonline.co.uk> wrote in message
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>
> R@L wrote:
>> "Mark" <mlevy48@ukonline.co.uk> wrote in message
>> news:1133694201.092445.195050@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> > Hi all,
>> >
>> > I can see the sump at the back of the engine with a drain plug in the
>> > centre, but I can also
>> > see an oil pan (?) with a drain plug at the front of the engine (this
>> > is where the oil filter is).
>> >
>> > Do both have to be drained for an oil change, or does the oil from the
>> > front pan drain into the sump when stationary?
>> >
>> > thanks
>> >
>>
>> There's only one you need to use. The one in the oil pan.
>> Use synthetic oil and change the filter too. Both will last for 30.000
>> Km.
>> The other one is the gearbox and needs no new oil.
>> Those are factory advises which I think are just fine. On my 2.6 this has
>> worked well for over 10 years now.
>> Many people in this group however change oil weekly or so it seems.
>
> Thanks. The front oil pan looks a little small to be holding 5 litres
> of oil or whatever
> the capacity is. There doesn't seem to be a Haynes manual for this
> engine.
>
> I take your point about synthetic oil, but having only had the car for
> just over a year
> and not knowing what was used before, that might be a bit risky. At
> almost 200K
> miles, I don't want to end up with oil leaks.
>

having just oil/filter changed my 2.4 V6 and confirm it is the front plug
near the filter. My engine held 6 litres inc oil filter.

I used Castrol Magnatec 5W30 from Halfords. This magnatec states it leaves a
oil on surfaces when the vehicle is left standing for a few days. Mine
stands from Friday evening to Monday morning so I thought to give it a try.

DJ
in UK

 

"Mark" <mlevy48@ukonline.co.uk> wrote in message
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>
> R@L wrote:
>> "Mark" <mlevy48@ukonline.co.uk> wrote in message
>> news:1133694201.092445.195050@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> > Hi all,
>> >
>> > I can see the sump at the back of the engine with a drain plug in the
>> > centre, but I can also
>> > see an oil pan (?) with a drain plug at the front of the engine (this
>> > is where the oil filter is).
>> >
>> > Do both have to be drained for an oil change, or does the oil from the
>> > front pan drain into the sump when stationary?
>> >
>> > thanks
>> >
>>
>> There's only one you need to use. The one in the oil pan.
>> Use synthetic oil and change the filter too. Both will last for 30.000
>> Km.
>> The other one is the gearbox and needs no new oil.
>> Those are factory advises which I think are just fine. On my 2.6 this has
>> worked well for over 10 years now.
>> Many people in this group however change oil weekly or so it seems.
>
> Thanks. The front oil pan looks a little small to be holding 5 litres
> of oil or whatever
> the capacity is. There doesn't seem to be a Haynes manual for this
> engine.
>
> I take your point about synthetic oil, but having only had the car for
> just over a year
> and not knowing what was used before, that might be a bit risky. At
> almost 200K
> miles, I don't want to end up with oil leaks.
>

having just oil/filter changed my 2.4 V6 and confirm it is the front plug
near the filter. My engine held 6 litres inc oil filter.

I used Castrol Magnatec 5W30 from Halfords. This magnatec states it leaves a
oil on surfaces when the vehicle is left standing for a few days. Mine
stands from Friday evening to Monday morning so I thought to give it a try.

DJ
in UK

 

"R@L" <reply@usenet.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Mark" <mlevy48@ukonline.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:1133694201.092445.195050@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I can see the sump at the back of the engine with a drain plug in the
> > centre, but I can also
> > see an oil pan (?) with a drain plug at the front of the engine (this
> > is where the oil filter is).
> >
> > Do both have to be drained for an oil change, or does the oil from the
> > front pan drain into the sump when stationary?
> >
> > thanks
> >
>
> There's only one you need to use. The one in the oil pan.
> Use synthetic oil and change the filter too. Both will last for 30.000 Km.
> The other one is the gearbox and needs no new oil.
> Those are factory advises which I think are just fine. On my 2.6 this has
> worked well for over 10 years now.
> Many people in this group however change oil weekly or so it seems.

I am running my A4 2.8 on a similar regime. 19,000 mile oil changes with
longlife oil. It has been run like this from new and I am at 94,000miles. I
have always been a concerned about it and have worried about engine life
servicing this way. Can you elaborate a little the oil you use and mileage
etc.

Sorry for going a little off topic to the OP but I am interested in peoples
long term experience of extended oil drain intervals.

Thanks Richard

 

"R@L" <reply@usenet.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Mark" <mlevy48@ukonline.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:1133694201.092445.195050@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I can see the sump at the back of the engine with a drain plug in the
> > centre, but I can also
> > see an oil pan (?) with a drain plug at the front of the engine (this
> > is where the oil filter is).
> >
> > Do both have to be drained for an oil change, or does the oil from the
> > front pan drain into the sump when stationary?
> >
> > thanks
> >
>
> There's only one you need to use. The one in the oil pan.
> Use synthetic oil and change the filter too. Both will last for 30.000 Km.
> The other one is the gearbox and needs no new oil.
> Those are factory advises which I think are just fine. On my 2.6 this has
> worked well for over 10 years now.
> Many people in this group however change oil weekly or so it seems.

I am running my A4 2.8 on a similar regime. 19,000 mile oil changes with
longlife oil. It has been run like this from new and I am at 94,000miles. I
have always been a concerned about it and have worried about engine life
servicing this way. Can you elaborate a little the oil you use and mileage
etc.

Sorry for going a little off topic to the OP but I am interested in peoples
long term experience of extended oil drain intervals.

Thanks Richard

 

"R@L" <reply@usenet.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Mark" <mlevy48@ukonline.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:1133694201.092445.195050@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I can see the sump at the back of the engine with a drain plug in the
> > centre, but I can also
> > see an oil pan (?) with a drain plug at the front of the engine (this
> > is where the oil filter is).
> >
> > Do both have to be drained for an oil change, or does the oil from the
> > front pan drain into the sump when stationary?
> >
> > thanks
> >
>
> There's only one you need to use. The one in the oil pan.
> Use synthetic oil and change the filter too. Both will last for 30.000 Km.
> The other one is the gearbox and needs no new oil.
> Those are factory advises which I think are just fine. On my 2.6 this has
> worked well for over 10 years now.
> Many people in this group however change oil weekly or so it seems.

I am running my A4 2.8 on a similar regime. 19,000 mile oil changes with
longlife oil. It has been run like this from new and I am at 94,000miles. I
have always been a concerned about it and have worried about engine life
servicing this way. Can you elaborate a little the oil you use and mileage
etc.

Sorry for going a little off topic to the OP but I am interested in peoples
long term experience of extended oil drain intervals.

Thanks Richard

 

"R@L" <reply@usenet.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Mark" <mlevy48@ukonline.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:1133694201.092445.195050@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I can see the sump at the back of the engine with a drain plug in the
> > centre, but I can also
> > see an oil pan (?) with a drain plug at the front of the engine (this
> > is where the oil filter is).
> >
> > Do both have to be drained for an oil change, or does the oil from the
> > front pan drain into the sump when stationary?
> >
> > thanks
> >
>
> There's only one you need to use. The one in the oil pan.
> Use synthetic oil and change the filter too. Both will last for 30.000 Km.
> The other one is the gearbox and needs no new oil.
> Those are factory advises which I think are just fine. On my 2.6 this has
> worked well for over 10 years now.
> Many people in this group however change oil weekly or so it seems.

I am running my A4 2.8 on a similar regime. 19,000 mile oil changes with
longlife oil. It has been run like this from new and I am at 94,000miles. I
have always been a concerned about it and have worried about engine life
servicing this way. Can you elaborate a little the oil you use and mileage
etc.

Sorry for going a little off topic to the OP but I am interested in peoples
long term experience of extended oil drain intervals.

Thanks Richard

 

"Richard Goulding" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message
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>
> "R@L" <reply@usenet.com> wrote in message
> news:d9411$4392dc4c$57d403fc$17468@news.versatel.n l...
>>
>> "Mark" <mlevy48@ukonline.co.uk> wrote in message
>> news:1133694201.092445.195050@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> > Hi all,
>> >
>> > I can see the sump at the back of the engine with a drain plug in the
>> > centre, but I can also
>> > see an oil pan (?) with a drain plug at the front of the engine (this
>> > is where the oil filter is).
>> >
>> > Do both have to be drained for an oil change, or does the oil from the
>> > front pan drain into the sump when stationary?
>> >
>> > thanks
>> >
>>
>> There's only one you need to use. The one in the oil pan.
>> Use synthetic oil and change the filter too. Both will last for 30.000
>> Km.
>> The other one is the gearbox and needs no new oil.
>> Those are factory advises which I think are just fine. On my 2.6 this has
>> worked well for over 10 years now.
>> Many people in this group however change oil weekly or so it seems.
>
> I am running my A4 2.8 on a similar regime. 19,000 mile oil changes with
> longlife oil. It has been run like this from new and I am at 94,000miles.
> I
> have always been a concerned about it and have worried about engine life
> servicing this way. Can you elaborate a little the oil you use and mileage
> etc.
>
> Sorry for going a little off topic to the OP but I am interested in
> peoples
> long term experience of extended oil drain intervals.
>
> Thanks Richard
>
>

It maybe a 2.6 12v or a 2.8 12v or 30v, they are all pretty much bullet
proof engines, best oil to use is the VAG long life stuff, Castrol SLX is
the brand name, look for the VAG markings.

I had a 2.6 12v and sold it a year ago with 170k miles on the clock, and it
was still going perfect.

It's horses for courses, the Americans change their oil every 2k miles or so
it seems, and we in the UK change it when the handbook tells us, or the car
itself lets us know.

I change mine, approx every 10k miles, or 20k depends on my mood, If I use
cheap oil etc.

Castrol SLX for long life, Mobil 1, Syntec etc if you change every 10k

Remember though, long life is really only beneficial if you do mostly
motorway miles, if you potter round town, lots of stop starts, then use a
good quality cheaper oil and change it more often.

 

"Richard Goulding" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message
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>
> "R@L" <reply@usenet.com> wrote in message
> news:d9411$4392dc4c$57d403fc$17468@news.versatel.n l...
>>
>> "Mark" <mlevy48@ukonline.co.uk> wrote in message
>> news:1133694201.092445.195050@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> > Hi all,
>> >
>> > I can see the sump at the back of the engine with a drain plug in the
>> > centre, but I can also
>> > see an oil pan (?) with a drain plug at the front of the engine (this
>> > is where the oil filter is).
>> >
>> > Do both have to be drained for an oil change, or does the oil from the
>> > front pan drain into the sump when stationary?
>> >
>> > thanks
>> >
>>
>> There's only one you need to use. The one in the oil pan.
>> Use synthetic oil and change the filter too. Both will last for 30.000
>> Km.
>> The other one is the gearbox and needs no new oil.
>> Those are factory advises which I think are just fine. On my 2.6 this has
>> worked well for over 10 years now.
>> Many people in this group however change oil weekly or so it seems.
>
> I am running my A4 2.8 on a similar regime. 19,000 mile oil changes with
> longlife oil. It has been run like this from new and I am at 94,000miles.
> I
> have always been a concerned about it and have worried about engine life
> servicing this way. Can you elaborate a little the oil you use and mileage
> etc.
>
> Sorry for going a little off topic to the OP but I am interested in
> peoples
> long term experience of extended oil drain intervals.
>
> Thanks Richard
>
>

It maybe a 2.6 12v or a 2.8 12v or 30v, they are all pretty much bullet
proof engines, best oil to use is the VAG long life stuff, Castrol SLX is
the brand name, look for the VAG markings.

I had a 2.6 12v and sold it a year ago with 170k miles on the clock, and it
was still going perfect.

It's horses for courses, the Americans change their oil every 2k miles or so
it seems, and we in the UK change it when the handbook tells us, or the car
itself lets us know.

I change mine, approx every 10k miles, or 20k depends on my mood, If I use
cheap oil etc.

Castrol SLX for long life, Mobil 1, Syntec etc if you change every 10k

Remember though, long life is really only beneficial if you do mostly
motorway miles, if you potter round town, lots of stop starts, then use a
good quality cheaper oil and change it more often.

 

"Richard Goulding" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message
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>
> "R@L" <reply@usenet.com> wrote in message
> news:d9411$4392dc4c$57d403fc$17468@news.versatel.n l...
>>
>> "Mark" <mlevy48@ukonline.co.uk> wrote in message
>> news:1133694201.092445.195050@g49g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> > Hi all,
>> >
>> > I can see the sump at the back of the engine with a drain plug in the
>> > centre, but I can also
>> > see an oil pan (?) with a drain plug at the front of the engine (this
>> > is where the oil filter is).
>> >
>> > Do both have to be drained for an oil change, or does the oil from the
>> > front pan drain into the sump when stationary?
>> >
>> > thanks
>> >
>>
>> There's only one you need to use. The one in the oil pan.
>> Use synthetic oil and change the filter too. Both will last for 30.000
>> Km.
>> The other one is the gearbox and needs no new oil.
>> Those are factory advises which I think are just fine. On my 2.6 this has
>> worked well for over 10 years now.
>> Many people in this group however change oil weekly or so it seems.
>
> I am running my A4 2.8 on a similar regime. 19,000 mile oil changes with
> longlife oil. It has been run like this from new and I am at 94,000miles.
> I
> have always been a concerned about it and have worried about engine life
> servicing this way. Can you elaborate a little the oil you use and mileage
> etc.
>
> Sorry for going a little off topic to the OP but I am interested in
> peoples
> long term experience of extended oil drain intervals.
>
> Thanks Richard
>
>

It maybe a 2.6 12v or a 2.8 12v or 30v, they are all pretty much bullet
proof engines, best oil to use is the VAG long life stuff, Castrol SLX is
the brand name, look for the VAG markings.

I had a 2.6 12v and sold it a year ago with 170k miles on the clock, and it
was still going perfect.

It's horses for courses, the Americans change their oil every 2k miles or so
it seems, and we in the UK change it when the handbook tells us, or the car
itself lets us know.

I change mine, approx every 10k miles, or 20k depends on my mood, If I use
cheap oil etc.

Castrol SLX for long life, Mobil 1, Syntec etc if you change every 10k

Remember though, long life is really only beneficial if you do mostly
motorway miles, if you potter round town, lots of stop starts, then use a
good quality cheaper oil and change it more often.