Re: Audi A3 oil change every 5K or 10K?

"canoe" <kanu.chadha@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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>I have 10, 500 miles on my 07 A3. The oil low indicator came up and I
> added a quart of oil (the indicator went away). Here is the confusion
> I have: I called an Audi Dealer and asked if an oil change is needed
> and they said Yes! one needed every 5000 miles becasue "it's a small
> engine generating lots of horsepower". Called another dealer with the
> same question and they said it's not unusual to have to add a quart
> after 5000 miles and I should wait till the 15000 mile service for an
> oil change since that is the "recommended" interval. So, is the dealer
> #1 after my money or does the A3 engine really need an oil change?

Audi engines do use oil, this topic has been discussed regularly. More so 
when newish.

The service is due when the instrument panel tells you.

Just keep an eye on the dip stick.

Where or who did you buy the car from............cos you do not appear to 
imply the dealership you purchased it from.