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Mess · Jan 6th, 2008, 06:00 PM

I checked my oil the other day and noticed that the level had dropped somewhat and it was now at the min level on the dip stick. The car is an 06 cooper and has 22k on the clock. Its telling me i need an inspection in 1500miles aswell. Rather than having the hassle of taking the the dealers just yet i thought id top it up with some new black gold.

To take the oil level backup to the max line it took pritty much all of a litre bottle

. Is this normal? as that seems to be a lot to take from min to max on the dip stick?

Car runs a bit smoother now aswell.

Thanks

Hugo · Jan 6th, 2008, 06:13 PM

Yep, depends how hard you drive it plus the cold drinks the oil as well. I would rather put oil into the engine instead of an engine rebuild. Maybe thats why you a litre of oil with the MINI.

Personally I would check mine every 4weeks, I blame my dad for this habit.

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Jan 6th, 2008, 06:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hugo (original)

Personally I would check mine every 4weeks, I blame my dad for this habit.

It's a good habit

Personally I check mine about once a week, so I guess I'm even worse

Just read an article on someone with a new Honda Accord that siezed with about 12,000 miles on it. Honda hit him with the bill for a new engine, as he's never checked the oil level from new. He's expected it to run between services without a check, much like most company car drivers I know do!

Total bill: just over £7,000, reduced to just over £5,000 after a dispute. Still an expensive way to learn

Tigger.

Hugo · Jan 6th, 2008, 06:44 PM

Actually I check it every 1-2 weeks but I didn't want to sound to anal. Depending how much I use the car especially in the summer months with run and shows on. If I'm going on a long run I would check it before the run.

Mess · Jan 6th, 2008, 06:45 PM

Nasty with only 12k miles on it.

I check mine every couple of weeks. Best way after the horror stories ive heard.

Ant FR · Jan 6th, 2008, 07:00 PM

every two weeks, as already stated here, if you drive em hard they will use oil.

batou · Jan 7th, 2008, 09:54 AM

Having had to replace a short engine on a zetec engine before which eats oil v.quickly, I now check my oil once a week!!! I've had mine since June and done around 7,000 miles and put in half a litre over that period (not all at once).

NeuroBeaker · Jan 7th, 2008, 10:03 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original)

It's a good habit

Personally I check mine about once a week, so I guess I'm even worse

I'm of the same mindset - I try to check it every week, but sometimes I miss a week here and there. Come to think of it, I've not checked my oil in 2008 yet. Well, that's something for me to do later tonight.

DaFlake · Jan 7th, 2008, 10:52 AM

You should check any car every time you fill up or one week. If for some reason you have a slow leak, it could be too late before you get the low oil pressure warning.

Just good sense and peace of mind.

SadSack · Feb 25th, 2008, 05:14 PM

should the oil light not pop on inside the car when it needs filling or am i just being stupid.

Mess · Feb 25th, 2008, 06:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SadSack (original)

should the oil light not pop on inside the car when it needs filling or am i just being stupid.

usually its too late when the light comes on and your engine is not far off in need of replacement.

Ant FR · Feb 26th, 2008, 07:24 AM

My old engine used copious amounts of oil, almost as if it was going out of fashion, roughly a litre every 1000 miles. However my new engine has'nt used a drop in 1400 miles even during run -in. so it seems all engines are different

u2u2u2 · Feb 28th, 2008, 05:04 PM

What brand/type engine oil you put in? Is it recommended by Stealership?

DaFlake · Feb 28th, 2008, 05:27 PM

Castrol is used by BMW/MINI and recommended. I use Royal Purple.

ScottyBoy · Feb 28th, 2008, 05:34 PM

National tyres are doing Oil changes for £37 including VAT and replacement filter, if you book and pay online you get it for £33.30.

Thats an awesome price considering halfords sell the oil for £42.99

DaFlake · Feb 28th, 2008, 05:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyBoy (original)

National tyres are doing Oil changes for £37 including VAT and replacement filter, if you book and pay online you get it for £33.30.

Thats an awesome price considering halfords sell the oil for £42.99

Yeah, but shipping his car over to the UK wouldn't be worth the savings.

He is Canadian....

ScottyBoy · Feb 28th, 2008, 05:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original)

Yeah, but shipping his car over to the UK wouldn't be worth the savings.

He is Canadian....

Very true....... Im sure the other guys would benefit tho

u2u2u2 · Feb 28th, 2008, 05:49 PM

Dealer$hip uses Castrol 5W30 all the way, and I'm thinking to change it to 5W40.

ScottyBoy · Feb 28th, 2008, 05:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by u2u2u2 (original)

Dealer uses Castrol 5W30 all the way, and I'm thinking to change it to 5W40.

After abit of reading it seems that most US dealers and yours use 5W 30, and the UK dealers use 0W 30.

DaFlake · Feb 28th, 2008, 06:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by u2u2u2 (original)

Dealer uses Castrol 5W30 all the way, and I'm thinking to change it to 5W40.

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.

Jan 6th, 2008, 06:00 PM	#1
Mess Go Go Gadget Mini Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 665 Offline	Oil Top Up I checked my oil the other day and noticed that the level had dropped somewhat and it was now at the min level on the dip stick. The car is an 06 cooper and has 22k on the clock. Its telling me i need an inspection in 1500miles aswell. Rather than having the hassle of taking the the dealers just yet i thought id top it up with some new black gold. To take the oil level backup to the max line it took pritty much all of a litre bottle . Is this normal? as that seems to be a lot to take from min to max on the dip stick? Car runs a bit smoother now aswell. Thanks Last edited by Mess : Jan 8th, 2008 at 03:27 PM.

Jan 6th, 2008, 06:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo May '08: Bye bye Mini2... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 4,396 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hugo (original) Personally I would check mine every 4weeks, I blame my dad for this habit. It's a good habit Personally I check mine about once a week, so I guess I'm even worse Just read an article on someone with a new Honda Accord that siezed with about 12,000 miles on it. Honda hit him with the bill for a new engine, as he's never checked the oil level from new. He's expected it to run between services without a check, much like most company car drivers I know do! Total bill: just over £7,000, reduced to just over £5,000 after a dispute. Still an expensive way to learn Tigger. May '08: Due to certain recent events on this site, I no longer wish to continue posting on Mini2. Such a shame after 4 otherwise very happy years on here If you are a friend, I can always be contacted here!

Jan 7th, 2008, 10:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker PowerSteeringPumpActivist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 5,704 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original) It's a good habit Personally I check mine about once a week, so I guess I'm even worse I'm of the same mindset - I try to check it every week, but sometimes I miss a week here and there. Come to think of it, I've not checked my oil in 2008 yet. Well, that's something for me to do later tonight. * * * * * NeuroBeaker Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 Mini ONE).

Jan 7th, 2008, 10:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
DaFlake Dog Tired Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Heading to The Cape! Local Time: 09:32 AM Posts: 11,520 Offline	You should check any car every time you fill up or one week. If for some reason you have a slow leak, it could be too late before you get the low oil pressure warning. Just good sense and peace of mind. Global Moderator

Feb 25th, 2008, 06:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mess Go Go Gadget Mini Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 665 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SadSack (original) should the oil light not pop on inside the car when it needs filling or am i just being stupid. usually its too late when the light comes on and your engine is not far off in need of replacement. Flickr Photos: http://flickr.com/photos/22361563@N08/

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Jan 6th, 2008, 06:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hugo MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Norn Iron Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 2,527 Offline	Yep, depends how hard you drive it plus the cold drinks the oil as well. I would rather put oil into the engine instead of an engine rebuild. Maybe thats why you a litre of oil with the MINI. Personally I would check mine every 4weeks, I blame my dad for this habit.

Jan 6th, 2008, 06:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hugo MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Norn Iron Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 2,527 Offline	Actually I check it every 1-2 weeks but I didn't want to sound to anal. Depending how much I use the car especially in the summer months with run and shows on. If I'm going on a long run I would check it before the run.

Jan 6th, 2008, 06:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mess Go Go Gadget Mini Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 665 Offline	Nasty with only 12k miles on it. I check mine every couple of weeks. Best way after the horror stories ive heard.

Jan 6th, 2008, 07:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ant FR MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 1,834 Offline	every two weeks, as already stated here, if you drive em hard they will use oil.

Jan 7th, 2008, 09:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
batou Turbo Schmurbo... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maidenhead Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 572 Online	Having had to replace a short engine on a zetec engine before which eats oil v.quickly, I now check my oil once a week!!! I've had mine since June and done around 7,000 miles and put in half a litre over that period (not all at once).

Feb 25th, 2008, 05:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
SadSack MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 07:32 AM Posts: 8 Offline	should the oil light not pop on inside the car when it needs filling or am i just being stupid.

Feb 26th, 2008, 07:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
Ant FR MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 1,834 Offline	My old engine used copious amounts of oil, almost as if it was going out of fashion, roughly a litre every 1000 miles. However my new engine has'nt used a drop in 1400 miles even during run -in. so it seems all engines are different

Feb 28th, 2008, 05:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
u2u2u2 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Local Time: 02:32 AM Posts: 3 Offline	What brand/type engine oil you put in? Is it recommended by Stealership?

Feb 28th, 2008, 05:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
DaFlake Dog Tired Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Heading to The Cape! Local Time: 09:32 AM Posts: 11,520 Offline	Castrol is used by BMW/MINI and recommended. I use Royal Purple. Global Moderator

Feb 28th, 2008, 05:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 3,065 Online	National tyres are doing Oil changes for £37 including VAT and replacement filter, if you book and pay online you get it for £33.30. Thats an awesome price considering halfords sell the oil for £42.99

Feb 28th, 2008, 05:40 PM	#16 (permalink)
DaFlake Dog Tired Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Heading to The Cape! Local Time: 09:32 AM Posts: 11,520 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyBoy (original) National tyres are doing Oil changes for £37 including VAT and replacement filter, if you book and pay online you get it for £33.30. Thats an awesome price considering halfords sell the oil for £42.99 Yeah, but shipping his car over to the UK wouldn't be worth the savings. He is Canadian.... Global Moderator

Feb 28th, 2008, 05:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 3,065 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original) Yeah, but shipping his car over to the UK wouldn't be worth the savings. He is Canadian.... Very true....... Im sure the other guys would benefit tho

Feb 28th, 2008, 05:49 PM	#18 (permalink)
u2u2u2 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Local Time: 02:32 AM Posts: 3 Offline	Dealer$hip uses Castrol 5W30 all the way, and I'm thinking to change it to 5W40.

Feb 28th, 2008, 05:55 PM	#19 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 3,065 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by u2u2u2 (original) Dealer uses Castrol 5W30 all the way, and I'm thinking to change it to 5W40. After abit of reading it seems that most US dealers and yours use 5W 30, and the UK dealers use 0W 30.

Feb 28th, 2008, 06:55 PM	#20 (permalink)
DaFlake Dog Tired Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Heading to The Cape! Local Time: 09:32 AM Posts: 11,520 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by u2u2u2 (original) Dealer uses Castrol 5W30 all the way, and I'm thinking to change it to 5W40. 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. Global Moderator

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