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redmachine · Oct 17th, 2007, 04:59 PM

Just had an oil change on my 44k Cooper - cant believe the difference!

Driving it home it felt like that had put a new engine in, never mind new oil!

Is it normal to get such a nippier, more responsive car after an oil change? Even sat in traffic the whole car sounded much happier.

MINI-Morgan · Oct 17th, 2007, 05:50 PM

Should sound smoother and less tapping but better performance... hmmm if the oil is really bad beforehand I guess.

Hope you have checked the oil level as dealers are totally rubbish at measuring oil.

redmachine · Oct 17th, 2007, 06:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINI-Morgan (original)

Should sound smoother and less tapping but better performance... hmmm if the oil is really bad beforehand I guess.

Hope you have checked the oil level as dealers are totally rubbish at measuring oil.

Thanks I go check it later!

adamos o3,cooper s · Oct 17th, 2007, 07:03 PM

Change The Air Filter

redmachine · Oct 17th, 2007, 07:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by adamos o3,cooper s (original)

Change The Air Filter

The "micro filter" is done as part of the oil service - is that what you mean?

Or has the filter change caused the up in performance?

MINI-Morgan · Oct 17th, 2007, 08:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by redmachine (original)

The "micro filter" is done as part of the oil service - is that what you mean?

Or has the filter change caused the up in performance?

If it was really dirty then almost defiantly you will see a performance boost on a brand new one.

Ant FR · Oct 18th, 2007, 04:18 PM

is it possible just that pyschologic effect. ie mine always feels quicker after i have cleaned, if you know what i mean.

85NIXMIN · Oct 18th, 2007, 04:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original)

is it possible just that pyschologic effect. ie mine always feels quicker after i have cleaned, if you know what i mean.

same here!!!!!!!!! and I thought I was being silly... haha

NeuroBeaker · Oct 21st, 2007, 04:38 PM

I had the same thing... I don't think it's a psychological difference, I think it's real. The engine seems to rev more freely after an oil change!

MINI-Morgan · Oct 21st, 2007, 08:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original)

is it possible just that pyschologic effect. ie mine always feels quicker after i have cleaned, if you know what i mean.

Me too! I thought it was less drag from dirty paintwork and water on the intercooler

Dave Elliott · Oct 22nd, 2007, 06:55 AM

I gave my 2002 S a new oil filter, air-filter and oil & spark plug change about a month ago.

It too seemed a lot more responsive however I had put it down to the new air filter (however the old did not seem dirty at all).

I had also changed from OEM spark plugs to NGK Iridium.

I bought the S secondhand so I don't know what type of oil was used for its previous oil change. It's possible it was a higher viscosity than is recommended.

I used Castrol Edge 0W40. The engine starts quieter in the mornings (used to have slight valve train noise before).

It's definitely a different car after the service, however I still have cold start problems. I was hoping the Iridiums would cure the "only starts after 2nd turn of key problem", but they had no effect.

Cheers,

Dave

Oct 17th, 2007, 04:59 PM	#1
redmachine MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 32 Offline	Performance after oil change? Just had an oil change on my 44k Cooper - cant believe the difference! Driving it home it felt like that had put a new engine in, never mind new oil! Is it normal to get such a nippier, more responsive car after an oil change? Even sat in traffic the whole car sounded much happier.

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MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 4,679 Offline	Should sound smoother and less tapping but better performance... hmmm if the oil is really bad beforehand I guess. Hope you have checked the oil level as dealers are totally rubbish at measuring oil. One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

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MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 4,679 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by redmachine (original) The "micro filter" is done as part of the oil service - is that what you mean? Or has the filter change caused the up in performance? If it was really dirty then almost defiantly you will see a performance boost on a brand new one. One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

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85NIXMIN MINI on the brain!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 07:03 AM Posts: 1,084 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original) is it possible just that pyschologic effect. ie mine always feels quicker after i have cleaned, if you know what i mean. same here!!!!!!!!! and I thought I was being silly... haha If the world didn't suck we'd all fall off! www.myspace.com/85nix

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NeuroBeaker Must.. keep... smiling... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 6,444 Offline	I had the same thing... I don't think it's a psychological difference, I think it's real. The engine seems to rev more freely after an oil change! NeuroBeaker - Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 MINI ONE). *WARNING!* Thesis writing in progress. Experiments continue. Multi-tasking? Explosion imminent!

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Oct 17th, 2007, 06:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
redmachine MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 32 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINI-Morgan (original) Should sound smoother and less tapping but better performance... hmmm if the oil is really bad beforehand I guess. Hope you have checked the oil level as dealers are totally rubbish at measuring oil. Thanks I go check it later!

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adamos o3,cooper s MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: herts Local Time: 10:03 PM Posts: 139 Offline	Change The Air Filter

Oct 17th, 2007, 07:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
redmachine MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 32 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by adamos o3,cooper s (original) Change The Air Filter The "micro filter" is done as part of the oil service - is that what you mean? Or has the filter change caused the up in performance?

Oct 18th, 2007, 04:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ant FR MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 1,922 Offline	is it possible just that pyschologic effect. ie mine always feels quicker after i have cleaned, if you know what i mean.

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MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 09:03 PM Posts: 4,679 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original) is it possible just that pyschologic effect. ie mine always feels quicker after i have cleaned, if you know what i mean. Me too! I thought it was less drag from dirty paintwork and water on the intercooler One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

Oct 22nd, 2007, 06:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
Dave Elliott MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fremantle Local Time: 05:03 AM Posts: 138 Offline	I gave my 2002 S a new oil filter, air-filter and oil & spark plug change about a month ago. It too seemed a lot more responsive however I had put it down to the new air filter (however the old did not seem dirty at all). I had also changed from OEM spark plugs to NGK Iridium. I bought the S secondhand so I don't know what type of oil was used for its previous oil change. It's possible it was a higher viscosity than is recommended. I used Castrol Edge 0W40. The engine starts quieter in the mornings (used to have slight valve train noise before). It's definitely a different car after the service, however I still have cold start problems. I was hoping the Iridiums would cure the "only starts after 2nd turn of key problem", but they had no effect. Cheers, Dave

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