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Hi got the a7 tfsi 2020. I'm getting close to service oil interval.  Originally got 0w20 engine oil changed by audi dealer.  My question is, still use the 0w20 oil or I can change for different ones like 0w30 or 5w30. Is got 30.000 mil on the clock.  Thanks for any advice 

Welcome Slawomir, 

If Ow/20( and I haven’t checked) is the specified oil grade for your engine, why would you want to deviate from that? 
You say the 5 year old 30 K mile car is due for service, at what intervals has it been serviced in the past, and what is your current annual mileage? 
Regards,

Gareth. 

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Oil is changed max  every 6000 miles since I got them. Previous owner changed oil every year his doing 4-5k a year.  I'm doing round 15.000 +/- depending on holiday directions.  

Edited by slawek1227

Can we take it was a one owner car when you purchased it? 
If so, it has been correctly maintained by the previous owner.

I think you are very wise to change the oil and filter at 6K intervals - some may claim ‘over serviced’ but…

Back to oil grade. I would strongly advise you to stick with the recommended viscosity grade, and to confirm the brand you use meets the VAG specification within that grade.

In case it helps:- I always use VAG’s brand -Quantum ( albeit, my grade requirement is 5w/30) usually available from reputable EBay suppliers. I use Mann or Bosch filters, renewing the oil filter every oil change, and the air filter every year in your case. 
Regards,

Gareth. 

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