Mini Oil Grade

[jamf3k]

Hi all,

I've read lots on this and looked at a number of sites and now totally confused!

I have a Mini Cooper S R53 (MY2003) and would really like to know what oil is best:

Had car booked in with National for oil change (best price) however they were going to use Castrol Edge 5W-30.

I've read that these Mini's should use Edge 0W-30 due to the chain tensioner.

Should I order 0W-30 and change oil (Opie Oils 20% off at the mo) or stick with 5W-30 and trust National?

All advice would be most welcome.

[jamf3k]

Just spoken to my MINI dealer Cooper Durham and they have assured me that the correct oil and the one which they use for servicing is 5W-30.

[JohnnyC]

I got some Castrol Edge 5W-30 from Halfords, they've got it reduced for the time being.
So currently it's a little cheaper than Opie Oils surprisingly.

[ging]

0w oil has nothing to with the engine, it is for cold climates, bmw consider this anywhere that regularly drop below -20c to need 0w oil

[jamf3k]

Well that settles that then! 5W-30 it is don't expect to be below -20 on a regular basis if that was the case my engine oil would be the least of my worries!!

Thanks all, will stick to plan A