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u2u2u2 · Feb 28th, 2008, 07:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original)

Do not run a 40 weight in that car, it is to thick and will destroy the engine. The engines today are machined so tightly that there is no reason to run something that thick. Stick to what is recommended. I run high speed autobahn with 30 weight.

Okay, I will stick with 5W30. Is it synthetic?

DaFlake · Feb 28th, 2008, 07:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by u2u2u2 (original)

Okay, I will stick with 5W30. Is it synthetic?

Yes, you want a fully synthetic oil that is designed to last long distances. Royal Purple is good as is Mobil 1 (extended version). I even like Castrol to be honest. Royal Purple is my choice as I have been using it for a while and it hasn't let me down so I stick with it.

JMCS08 · Mar 1st, 2008, 06:14 PM

mines a little low only had the car a few weeks checked it and its halfway between,so i need 5W30 fully synthetic oil?

DaFlake · Mar 1st, 2008, 06:24 PM

No, you need 0w-30.... The weight is 30, but the winter rating is different due to your climate. I believe that you guys are running the 0w. You can check under the hood as it should be stamped on the oil cap. Also, it would be best if you stuck with Castrol Edge if you are not sure of the type of oil to use.

Hugo · Mar 1st, 2008, 07:01 PM

The more miles that are on the car I would put in thicker oil as well eg 10W40 once your over 30-40k miles.

DaFlake · Mar 1st, 2008, 10:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hugo (original)

The more miles that are on the car I would put in thicker oil as well eg 10W40 once your over 30-40k miles.

Totally bad idea with today's cars. Machining has come a long way and tolerances are very tight nowadays. This might have been an ok idea in the 70's and maybe the 80's but it is no longer a good idea and could cause wear on the engine.

Mess · Mar 2nd, 2008, 10:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hugo (original)

The more miles that are on the car I would put in thicker oil as well eg 10W40 once your over 30-40k miles.

I'd stick to what is recomend if i was you with these cars. That way there is little margin for wrecking your engine.

You dont want to be putting a thick oil in and then having your engine wrecked after a thousand miles.

iain cooper · Mar 2nd, 2008, 01:08 PM

yes I would agree with DaFlake and Mess, things have moved on over the last twenty years in terms of oil and engine technology.............definetely stick to the manufacturers recommendations. eg I'm not happy with the long service intervals, but probably will stick to them !!

Feb 28th, 2008, 07:59 PM	#22 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 12:35 PM Posts: 10,703 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by u2u2u2 (original) Okay, I will stick with 5W30. Is it synthetic? Yes, you want a fully synthetic oil that is designed to last long distances. Royal Purple is good as is Mobil 1 (extended version). I even like Castrol to be honest. Royal Purple is my choice as I have been using it for a while and it hasn't let me down so I stick with it. Global Moderator

Mar 1st, 2008, 06:24 PM	#24 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 12:35 PM Posts: 10,703 Offline	No, you need 0w-30.... The weight is 30, but the winter rating is different due to your climate. I believe that you guys are running the 0w. You can check under the hood as it should be stamped on the oil cap. Also, it would be best if you stuck with Castrol Edge if you are not sure of the type of oil to use. Global Moderator

Mar 1st, 2008, 10:13 PM	#26 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 12:35 PM Posts: 10,703 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hugo (original) The more miles that are on the car I would put in thicker oil as well eg 10W40 once your over 30-40k miles. Totally bad idea with today's cars. Machining has come a long way and tolerances are very tight nowadays. This might have been an ok idea in the 70's and maybe the 80's but it is no longer a good idea and could cause wear on the engine. Global Moderator

Mar 2nd, 2008, 10:30 AM	#27 (permalink)
Mess Go Go Gadget Mini Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Local Time: 05:35 PM Posts: 666 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hugo (original) The more miles that are on the car I would put in thicker oil as well eg 10W40 once your over 30-40k miles. I'd stick to what is recomend if i was you with these cars. That way there is little margin for wrecking your engine. You dont want to be putting a thick oil in and then having your engine wrecked after a thousand miles. Flickr Photos: http://flickr.com/photos/22361563@N08/

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u2u2u2 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Local Time: 11:35 AM Posts: 3 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original) Do not run a 40 weight in that car, it is to thick and will destroy the engine. The engines today are machined so tightly that there is no reason to run something that thick. Stick to what is recommended. I run high speed autobahn with 30 weight. Okay, I will stick with 5W30. Is it synthetic?

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Mar 1st, 2008, 06:14 PM	#23 (permalink)
JMCS08 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 05:35 PM Posts: 113 Offline	mines a little low only had the car a few weeks checked it and its halfway between,so i need 5W30 fully synthetic oil?

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Hugo MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Norn Iron Local Time: 05:35 PM Posts: 2,685 Offline	The more miles that are on the car I would put in thicker oil as well eg 10W40 once your over 30-40k miles.

Mar 2nd, 2008, 01:08 PM	#28 (permalink)
iain cooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: near Glasgow Local Time: 05:35 PM Posts: 298 Offline	yes I would agree with DaFlake and Mess, things have moved on over the last twenty years in terms of oil and engine technology.............definetely stick to the manufacturers recommendations. eg I'm not happy with the long service intervals, but probably will stick to them !!

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