Factory Filled Engine Oil in RS4?

[India Whiskey Charlie]

Do any of you know what oil does the factory use in the RS4's engine before shipping from the factory?

[Andyuk911]

I don't know, but I have heard this is used

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[India Whiskey Charlie]

Thanks, Andy. Here in the US, my dealer tells me they use 0W40 until the first oil change at which point they start using 5W40. I was just curious as to which oil to add during the break-in. I don't think it makes a huge difference anyway.