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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 11:30 AM
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Just changed out my stock 2008 C6 A6 differential. Wondering how long to run it before dropping and changing out to new oil. Thanks.
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 12:35 PM
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Just changed out my stock 2008 C6 A6 differential. Wondering how long to run it before dropping and changing out to new oil. Thanks.
Is it a daily driver or track car? I know that I changed mine at 3k when I did first service....
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DTE told me 500 miles for first oil change then yearly or 12,000 miles if not tracked.
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 08:40 PM
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