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rellik666 · May 19th, 2008, 11:16 PM

HI Everyone,

sorry if this is a dumb girly moment.

But what oil should I be putting in my MCS?

Supercheap have an offer on 5W-30 Castrol Edge for $29.00......is this what I need? It seems like a good offer to me......I see they use 0W-30 in the UK, but is the 5W better for this climate?

Thanks in advance

Roo

Mike Clarke · May 19th, 2008, 11:35 PM

You want Castrol Edge but check that it has BMW LL01 approval listed on the back label.
I don't know about Edge 5W-30 but Edge 0W-40 is certainly approved, but it is usually a bit more than $29.00

minigolf · May 20th, 2008, 12:07 AM

I use Mobil 1 0W-40 and yeah, it costs a bit more than the Castrol stuff mentioned in post #1.

rellik666 · May 20th, 2008, 12:35 AM

Thanks.

Had a look on the castrol site.....seems 0W-40 and 5w-30 are recommended.

I put 5w-30 in last time.....so seems like a bargin!

Dennisb · May 20th, 2008, 07:03 AM

This thread popped up at the right time for me, Oil Change time on my '02 MCS.

Where are people getting their Oil Filters from and what brand are you buying?

Dennis

eb/w mini · May 20th, 2008, 07:13 AM

I put 5w 30 castrol edge in the minster last oil change and it seems to be working a treat so far.
I brought an original mini filter from the local dealer, it wasn't too expensive.

rellik666 · May 22nd, 2008, 11:24 PM

Where in Aus are you Dennis?

minigolf · May 23rd, 2008, 12:26 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Dennisb (original)

This thread popped up at the right time for me, Oil Change time on my '02 MCS.

Where are people getting their Oil Filters from and what brand are you buying?

Dennis

Not sure of the costs, but I'd just get one from your local MINI dealer.

eb/w mini · May 23rd, 2008, 08:23 AM

I've just checked the receipt. $21.07 for a genuine mini filter from the dealer.

swamos · May 24th, 2008, 01:26 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by eb/w mini (original)

I've just checked the receipt. $21.07 for a genuine mini filter from the dealer.

I can't see how it could be worth stuffing around looking for an aftermarket filter and risking an engine for a max $10 saving.

Dennisb · May 31st, 2008, 06:29 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by rellik666 (original)

Where in Aus are you Dennis?

Talk about a delayed response to your question......

I'm from Rockhampton, QLD

Dennis

May 20th, 2008, 12:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:05 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	I use Mobil 1 0W-40 and yeah, it costs a bit more than the Castrol stuff mentioned in post #1. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

May 20th, 2008, 12:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
rellik666 Keeping The Top Off! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 06:05 AM Posts: 573 Offline	Thanks. Had a look on the castrol site.....seems 0W-40 and 5w-30 are recommended. I put 5w-30 in last time.....so seems like a bargin! OH MY OH MY! I own a Sidewalk!Almost.........

May 22nd, 2008, 11:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
rellik666 Keeping The Top Off! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 06:05 AM Posts: 573 Offline	Where in Aus are you Dennis? OH MY OH MY! I own a Sidewalk!Almost.........

May 23rd, 2008, 12:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:05 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Dennisb (original) This thread popped up at the right time for me, Oil Change time on my '02 MCS. Where are people getting their Oil Filters from and what brand are you buying? Dennis Not sure of the costs, but I'd just get one from your local MINI dealer. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

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May 19th, 2008, 11:16 PM	#1
rellik666 Keeping The Top Off! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 06:05 AM Posts: 573 Offline	MINI Oil HI Everyone, sorry if this is a dumb girly moment. But what oil should I be putting in my MCS? Supercheap have an offer on 5W-30 Castrol Edge for $29.00......is this what I need? It seems like a good offer to me......I see they use 0W-30 in the UK, but is the 5W better for this climate? Thanks in advance Roo OH MY OH MY! I own a Sidewalk!Almost.........

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May 19th, 2008, 11:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 05:05 AM Posts: 5,065 Offline	You want Castrol Edge but check that it has BMW LL01 approval listed on the back label. I don't know about Edge 5W-30 but Edge 0W-40 is certainly approved, but it is usually a bit more than $29.00

May 20th, 2008, 07:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dennisb MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Local Time: 06:05 AM Posts: 6 Offline	This thread popped up at the right time for me, Oil Change time on my '02 MCS. Where are people getting their Oil Filters from and what brand are you buying? Dennis

May 20th, 2008, 07:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
eb/w mini vod kaknockers Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anytown, Aus Local Time: 07:05 AM Posts: 682 Offline	I put 5w 30 castrol edge in the minster last oil change and it seems to be working a treat so far. I brought an original mini filter from the local dealer, it wasn't too expensive.

May 23rd, 2008, 08:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
eb/w mini vod kaknockers Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anytown, Aus Local Time: 07:05 AM Posts: 682 Offline	I've just checked the receipt. $21.07 for a genuine mini filter from the dealer.

May 24th, 2008, 01:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:05 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by eb/w mini (original) I've just checked the receipt. $21.07 for a genuine mini filter from the dealer. I can't see how it could be worth stuffing around looking for an aftermarket filter and risking an engine for a max $10 saving.

May 31st, 2008, 06:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
Dennisb MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Local Time: 06:05 AM Posts: 6 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rellik666 (original) Where in Aus are you Dennis? Talk about a delayed response to your question...... I'm from Rockhampton, QLD Dennis

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