Servicing

[jrayner90]

Hello folks

Cars just hit 113000 on 3.2 Quattro. Slightly worried about chain issues now.

What service is it and what oils ect you use?

Cheers

 

[jrayner90]

Anybody?

 

[chimp427]

Im no expert on that engine but the most important thing to do is to change the oil regularly with the correct grade for the car.
I go for roughly 6000 miles or 6 months on my cars with a good quality oil but dont go mad with prices, you can usually find a good quality synthetic oil for around £25 from someone like quantum or ac delco. A small price to pay for engine longevity.
Chains usually start to tell you they are worn as they get noisy, how does yours sound?

 

[pluves1]

If you're worried about chain issues then your options are to get it done at vast expense. Or be mindful of what to expect if the chain(s) stretch. I believe the upper one is prone to this but, its not a common problem. Apparently a worn chain can be detected by a scan so that might be a first (and cheaper) option. As for oils I buy the best that I can afford. So Castrol Edge 5W-30 which I think is also recommended for the 3.2 engine.

 

[jrayner90]

Thanks for that il look at some 5w-30. Used Millers in my last car. As I'm not bothered about taking it to garage any more il get my mate to do it ie why i ask what oils you use. What about gearbox oil? I have the dsg box in mine.

Dont think chain is to noisy to be honest but im no expert.

Cheers for replies.