Re: A4Q break-in: first oil change, etc.

[dan_masi@MENTORG.COM (Dan Masi)]

On Oct 1,  9:14am, Achille Riviello wrote:
> Subject: A4Q break-in: first oil change, etc.
> Well, it seems that the opinions differ dramatically on this
> one point of the A4Q break-in issue.  The service manager at my
> dealership says:
>
> "Do not change the oil before the 7500 check-up.  The factory oil
> has additives in it that aid in the break-in of the engine.  Also,
> Audi has just issued a factory bulletin stressing that the oil
> *not* be changed before the 7500 mile check-up."
>
> The vast majority of the opinions expressed through this mailing
> list have been to the tune of "Change it!!"

Given your service manager's information, I'd say don't touch
it until 7500.  I've heard the same thing third-hand.  Just
go relatively easy on the car and leave the factory oil in
for the first 7500 miles.

> Any other break-in tips are more than welcome.  I'd especially
> like to hear opinions on the oil change issue.

Check the oil frequently, and add plain-old-oil if necessary.
Apparently, these engines vary widely in their early oil
consumption.  I went through the whole 7500-mile period
and only had to add about half a quart to keep it above
MIN... I've heard others have had to add multiple quarts.

Dan Masi
'96 A4Q