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The Artist · Sep 7th, 2005, 05:20 AM

I know there's been a thread regarding what oil to use for the cooper S, but I just thought that i'd mention this in case some people don't know. I purchased some Mobil 1 0W-40 for the mini today, and it is stated as being 'BMW Longlife-01'. I checked with the service guys and they agree that it will be fine for the S. $99.00 from Autobahn (nothing's too expensive for my baby

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matt

MickyD · Sep 7th, 2005, 05:42 AM

$99? far out, last time I bought Mobil1 (admittedly, a few years ago), it was about $55 for 5 litres.

The Artist · Sep 7th, 2005, 05:50 AM

I know, tell me about it!!! This is the 'top of the range' gold bottle thingy mind you. The next type down in the silver bottle is $65.00. For all we know, it's the same thing in each bottle and Exxon is taking us for a ride....

mamba · Sep 7th, 2005, 06:04 AM

A good tip:

If you can get your hands on a copy of the Entertainment Book (voucher book bought from charity and fundraisers), at the back are 20% discount vouchers (up to $20) to Autobahn valid every 1/4 year.
So that Mobil1 will end up only costing $79.20. BARGAIN ! ! !

stingyDanC....

The Artist · Sep 7th, 2005, 06:16 AM

Mamba.

My wife is the queen of discounts etc. and this is the first year in about six that she didn't order an entertainment book. We've could have used several of the vouchers in the past few weeks too.

mamba · Sep 7th, 2005, 06:37 AM

don't leave home without my Gold Card ! ! !

okapi · Sep 7th, 2005, 06:44 AM

lol - last time i bought mobil-1 it was about $18 US for 3.89 litres. and amsoil was about $30

swamos · Sep 7th, 2005, 08:08 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by The Artist

I know there's been a thread regarding what oil to use for the cooper S, but I just thought that i'd mention this in case some people don't know. I purchased some Mobil 1 0W-40 for the mini today, and it is stated as being 'BMW Longlife-01'. I checked with the service guys and they agree that it will be fine for the S. $99.00 from Autobahn (nothing's too expensive for my baby

)

matt

I'm sorry to hear that mate

I use Shell Helix Ultra (used by Ferrari

) It is the Shell filly synthetic. It meets and exceeds all BMW standards set out for the MINI, and cost me $42 a bottle at the last supercheap 20% off sale.

Try shopping at Big W for oil... Mobil 1 there is only about $60 a bottle

enzothemaddog · Sep 7th, 2005, 10:24 AM

0w-50w's a bit pure is'nt it?
Peak recco's 10w-50w Mobil1 Racing. These are'nt the most advanced engines....

enzothemaddog · Sep 7th, 2005, 10:25 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by swamos

I'm sorry to hear that mate

I use Shell Helix Ultra (used by Ferrari

) It is the Shell filly synthetic. It meets and exceeds all BMW standards set out for the MINI, and cost me $42 a bottle at the last supercheap 20% off sale.

Try shopping at Big W for oil... Mobil 1 there is only about $60 a bottle

What grade of Helix do you use?

Sunnybanker · Sep 7th, 2005, 10:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by The Artist

Mamba.

My wife is the queen of discounts etc. and this is the first year in about six that she didn't order an entertainment book. We've could have used several of the vouchers in the past few weeks too.

I can get them for $60 from work if antone wants one

IML337 · Sep 7th, 2005, 12:07 PM

Yeah I've bought the Mobil 1 in the Gold bottle, as that's whay my dealer said they use.

swamos · Sep 7th, 2005, 02:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by enzothemaddog

What grade of Helix do you use?

Shell Helix Ultra 5w40. You can read the specs here

Having said that I have the castrol full synthetic in there at the moment. I don't know what possesed me. It's fine, but I'll go back to the shell simply because of price, and I can put it in everything in the garage. Also being cheaper I don't mind changing it more often

Sep 7th, 2005, 05:20 AM	#1
The Artist MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 06:48 AM Posts: 317 Offline	Mobil 1 Oil I know there's been a thread regarding what oil to use for the cooper S, but I just thought that i'd mention this in case some people don't know. I purchased some Mobil 1 0W-40 for the mini today, and it is stated as being 'BMW Longlife-01'. I checked with the service guys and they agree that it will be fine for the S. $99.00 from Autobahn (nothing's too expensive for my baby ) matt

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Sep 7th, 2005, 05:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
MickyD MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 07:48 AM Posts: 3,628 Offline	$99? far out, last time I bought Mobil1 (admittedly, a few years ago), it was about $55 for 5 litres.

Sep 7th, 2005, 05:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
The Artist MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 06:48 AM Posts: 317 Offline	I know, tell me about it!!! This is the 'top of the range' gold bottle thingy mind you. The next type down in the silver bottle is $65.00. For all we know, it's the same thing in each bottle and Exxon is taking us for a ride....

Sep 7th, 2005, 06:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
mamba _________________________ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: sydney Local Time: 06:48 AM Posts: 483 Offline	A good tip: If you can get your hands on a copy of the Entertainment Book (voucher book bought from charity and fundraisers), at the back are 20% discount vouchers (up to $20) to Autobahn valid every 1/4 year. So that Mobil1 will end up only costing $79.20. BARGAIN ! ! ! stingyDanC....

Sep 7th, 2005, 06:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
The Artist MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 06:48 AM Posts: 317 Offline	Mamba. My wife is the queen of discounts etc. and this is the first year in about six that she didn't order an entertainment book. We've could have used several of the vouchers in the past few weeks too.

Sep 7th, 2005, 06:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
mamba _________________________ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: sydney Local Time: 06:48 AM Posts: 483 Offline	don't leave home without my Gold Card ! ! !

Sep 7th, 2005, 06:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
okapi may contain peanuts... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: sydney, au Local Time: 06:48 AM Posts: 344 Offline	lol - last time i bought mobil-1 it was about $18 US for 3.89 litres. and amsoil was about $30

Sep 7th, 2005, 08:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:48 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by The Artist I know there's been a thread regarding what oil to use for the cooper S, but I just thought that i'd mention this in case some people don't know. I purchased some Mobil 1 0W-40 for the mini today, and it is stated as being 'BMW Longlife-01'. I checked with the service guys and they agree that it will be fine for the S. $99.00 from Autobahn (nothing's too expensive for my baby ) matt I'm sorry to hear that mate I use Shell Helix Ultra (used by Ferrari ) It is the Shell filly synthetic. It meets and exceeds all BMW standards set out for the MINI, and cost me $42 a bottle at the last supercheap 20% off sale. Try shopping at Big W for oil... Mobil 1 there is only about $60 a bottle

Sep 7th, 2005, 10:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
enzothemaddog Un-Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Train Station Toilet Local Time: 06:48 AM Posts: 2,067 Offline	0w-50w's a bit pure is'nt it? Peak recco's 10w-50w Mobil1 Racing. These are'nt the most advanced engines....

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enzothemaddog Un-Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Train Station Toilet Local Time: 06:48 AM Posts: 2,067 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by swamos I'm sorry to hear that mate I use Shell Helix Ultra (used by Ferrari ) It is the Shell filly synthetic. It meets and exceeds all BMW standards set out for the MINI, and cost me $42 a bottle at the last supercheap 20% off sale. Try shopping at Big W for oil... Mobil 1 there is only about $60 a bottle What grade of Helix do you use?

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Sep 7th, 2005, 10:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
Sunnybanker MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Snobby Northsider Local Time: 06:48 AM Posts: 890 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by The Artist Mamba. My wife is the queen of discounts etc. and this is the first year in about six that she didn't order an entertainment book. We've could have used several of the vouchers in the past few weeks too. I can get them for $60 from work if antone wants one

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IML337 saving the world Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Singapore Local Time: 06:48 AM Posts: 2,931 Offline	Yeah I've bought the Mobil 1 in the Gold bottle, as that's whay my dealer said they use.

Sep 7th, 2005, 02:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:48 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by enzothemaddog What grade of Helix do you use? Shell Helix Ultra 5w40. You can read the specs here Having said that I have the castrol full synthetic in there at the moment. I don't know what possesed me. It's fine, but I'll go back to the shell simply because of price, and I can put it in everything in the garage. Also being cheaper I don't mind changing it more often