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What oil are people using in their TTS

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#1 ·
Hi seems a lot of contradictory info on what oil should be used in the MK3 TTS, appears to be either 0W-30 or 0W40 or even 5W-40? I think the latest info from Audi is 0W-30 and Mobil one?

with regards to Mobil 1, there is also an ESP available is this any good?

Anyway my question is, what are people using and what brand is best please?
 
#14 ·
I don't get that. As the majority of engine wear happens on cold start, the thinner the oil, the quicker it circulates up the engine to protect. Another very slight benefit is less effort on the starter motor and battery to turn over the engine on cold mornings. As far as I'm concerned, 0W is superior to 5W, IF your region regularly experiences sub zero.

As regards which oil at normal operating temperature, with a turbocharged engine, a viscosicity of 20 seems a little thin to me, especially if you have a heavy right foot. As a comparison, Porsche recommend either 0W40, or 5W40 for my turbocharged 718.