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Old 24th October 2016, 02:39 PM
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I'm based in West London, but I'm in Milton Keynes most weekends. I've pretty much given up on trying to get my car repaired in/around London. I've yet to find a garage that gives a monkeys about me or my car.

I'll PM you the prices I've been quoted.
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Old 18th April 2017, 02:44 PM
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About time I changed my oil again so I'm wondering whether to use the same as before (Quantum Longlife 3 5W-30) or use a slightly thicker oil. Definitely won't be using 10w-60!

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Apologies if you've already seen my other thread, but Costco have an offer on at the moment on Castrol Edge. I bought nine 4 litre cans of 5w30 for £26 each.

I've instructed Vagtech to use the cans I've bought, but I'm still tempted to try out the 10w60 for the summer. I'd hedge my bets and add a quart of Marvel Mystery Oil, which adds more detergents and is a friction reducer. It's thin, so it'll lower the viscosity slightly.
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Old 5th May 2017, 11:49 AM
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Audi's recommended oil for the car is 0w30 Shell Helix or Castrol.

I've gone for the same as last year - Quantum III 5w30.
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