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Hello guys not really new to the RS3 world but doing my first service on her,I am wondering what oil to treat her to, having coming from a s3 8p I used to use Miller's 5w40 nano drive. What do you guys recommend 5w30 or 5w40 if so what brands and links would be highly helpful thanks.
Another engine oil thread!
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Ryans24
, Mar 19 2019 07:48 PM
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Posted 19 March 2019 - 08:32 PM
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Hello guys not really new to the RS3 world but doing my first service on her,I am wondering what oil to treat her to, having coming from a s3 8p I used to use Miller's 5w40 nano drive. What do you guys recommend 5w30 or 5w40 if so what brands and links would be highly helpful thanks.
Hi Ryan.
Nothing fancy here mate Quantum 5w/30 on my 8P & a previous A3 3.2.
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Posted 19 March 2019 - 08:48 PM
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Posted 19 March 2019 - 08:51 PM
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Have used Shell Helix ultra on previous RS3’s
Currently on Castrol Edge LL2 but at next oil change will be using the Millers 5w-30 EE Longlife
Currently on Castrol Edge LL2 but at next oil change will be using the Millers 5w-30 EE Longlife
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Posted 19 March 2019 - 08:53 PM
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Why are people changing to 5w40 is there a particular reason ? Thanks guys appreciate the feed back
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Posted 19 March 2019 - 09:25 PM
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Why are people changing to 5w40 is there a particular reason ? Thanks guys appreciate the feed back
They think they know better the Audi 😂
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Posted 19 March 2019 - 09:28 PM
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0W-30 Helix Ultra here mate on the first service. Why f*ck about with 5w-40? Think about cold starts and such.
The garage (obviously not Audi) charged me at cost from Opi Oils - £70 or thereabouts - Audi would pour in anything available of course and charge you £18/L.
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Posted 19 March 2019 - 09:52 PM
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0W-30 Helix Ultra here mate on the first service. Why f*ck about with 5w-40? Think about cold starts and such.
The garage (obviously not Audi) charged me at cost from Opi Oils - £70 or thereabouts - Audi would pour in anything available of course and charge you £18/L.
Vag use to use 0/30 in there longlife2 then changed to 5/30 due to problems.
We don't have cold enough weather to warrant it tbh.
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Posted 20 March 2019 - 09:08 AM
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Posted 11 June 2019 - 05:14 PM
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Thread revival but wondered if you were using the Millers yet Sean?Have used Shell Helix ultra on previous RS3’s
Currently on Castrol Edge LL2 but at next oil change will be using the Millers 5w-30 EE Longlife
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Posted 11 June 2019 - 05:45 PM
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Thread revival but wondered if you were using the Millers yet Sean?
Yes mate I am.
I’m not gonna blow smoke up its arse but it seems to be doing the job ok.
I don’t know how the twit on moaners.net says it lowers his operating temperature by 5 deg
though Car seems to run at the same temp as when it had the Castrol Edge in it.
I like the fact though that you can contact Millers and it’s a uk company.
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Posted 11 June 2019 - 06:27 PM
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Thanks mate.Yes mate I am.
I’m not gonna blow smoke up its arse but it seems to be doing the job ok.
I don’t know how the twit on moaners.net says it lowers his operating temperature by 5 deg
Car seems to run at the same temp as when it had the Castrol Edge in it.
I like the fact though that you can contact Millers and it’s a uk company.
I had my service a few thousand ago and Quantum was used, don’t rate Quantum anymore since Castrol moved away.
I really like Millers oils and from everything I’ve read it’s very good quality. I had contemplated the 5w40 Nanodrive but think I’ll go with the 5w30 like you.
Thanks for your feedback
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Posted 11 June 2019 - 06:32 PM
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I spoke to Millers technical dept before taking the plunge, they recommended the 5W-30 as it carries the correct 504/507 rating for VAG vehicles.Thanks mate.
I had my service a few thousand ago and Quantum was used, don’t rate Quantum anymore since Castrol moved away.
I really like Millers oils and from everything I’ve read it’s very good quality. I had contemplated the 5w40 Nanodrive but think I’ll go with the 5w30 like you.
Thanks for your feedback
He did say if my car was remapped and running big power then the 5W-40 could be used.
I also put the Millers in our Golf 7 GTD.
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Posted 11 June 2019 - 06:50 PM
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Think the deal on Opie at the moment the 5w40 Nanodrive cfs is similar price as 5w30.
Since I’m running Apr stage 1 I might give it a try, no warranty to worry about.
Always remember when we ran 5w40 on the 8P, personally I found my engine to be quieter when warm.
Since I’m running Apr stage 1 I might give it a try, no warranty to worry about.
Always remember when we ran 5w40 on the 8P, personally I found my engine to be quieter when warm.
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Posted 11 June 2019 - 07:23 PM
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Thanks mate.I had my service a few thousand ago and Quantum was used, don’t rate Quantum anymore since Castrol moved away.I really like Millers oils and from everything I’ve read it’s very good quality. I had contemplated the 5w40 Nanodrive but think I’ll go with the 5w30 like you.Thanks for your feedback
Quatum is now supply by British manufacturer Silkolene 😁
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Posted 11 June 2019 - 07:36 PM
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Yeah supplied by Fuchs and when I compared specs to the Fuchs equivalent at euro parts it was even cheaperQuatum is now supply by British manufacturer Silkolene
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Posted 11 June 2019 - 07:42 PM
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Yeah supplied by Fuchs and when I compared specs to the Fuchs equivalent at euro parts it was even cheaper
I pay £15.50 + vat for 5lts 😁
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Posted 11 June 2019 - 07:46 PM
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Yeah think the last 5l I bought was about £19.I pay £15.50 + vat for 5lts
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Maybe just a snob and think you get what you pay for
Gonna go for 5w30 Millers nanodrive, if anything I’ll feel better
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Posted 11 June 2019 - 07:50 PM
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Yeah think the last 5l I bought was about £19.Maybe just a snob and think you get what you pay for
Wasting you money/snob value ?
Silkolene Fuch supply oil to motorsport & motorcycle race teams.
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Posted 12 June 2019 - 07:40 PM
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I use 20/50
in my bike and other car they both run sweet !
What tyre pressures are people running >>>???? 
Edited by Roy, 12 June 2019 - 07:40 PM.
