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marrsbar · Mar 30th, 2004, 02:59 PM

I'm about two trips to work away from completing the run-in period on my new mini ONE.

I am contemplating changing the oil but I'm really undecided on whether or not it is necessary.

My brother is an engineer who makes hydraulics and he recommends that I do change the oil because of all the little bits that a new engine inevitably gets.

Surely the oil filter catches any bits? If oil needed changing wouldn't BMW recommend this?

Results of poll will make my decision for me!

dmholmes · Mar 30th, 2004, 03:15 PM

I had mine tested after waiting 10,000 miles on the first change. Here's a very long thread about the whole thing:

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...15%2C000+miles

You can also check my gallery for the actual test results. Basically, it said the oil was still fine for continued use.

JTT · Mar 30th, 2004, 03:22 PM

I am just going to follow what BMW/Service Indicator recommends, I'm sure they know best.

JTT · Mar 31st, 2004, 07:06 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Max

OK we all know what the service schedule says....

But just *my 2c worth* if u drive like a banshee at 6,900 rpm everywhere and have a reduced pulley wheel.....

......a 5,000 mile oil and filter change is essential

Just my 2c worth, though....

I agree if you drive it to the limit most of the time I would do the same. But for 90% of people I think the service intervals will be fine.

As marrsbar drives a ONE without SC, and he doesn't say he rags it, personally i would wait. But if you fell more confortable changing the oil, go for it. It won't do any harm after all

andyupnorth · Apr 2nd, 2004, 12:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Max

OK we all know what the service schedule says....

But just *my 2c worth* if u drive like a banshee at 6,900 rpm everywhere and have a reduced pulley wheel.....

......a 5,000 mile oil and filter change is essential

Just my 2c worth, though....

Hopefully an idiot driving like a banshee everywhere at 6,900 rpms would soon be off our roads by legal or mechanical breakdown means as soon as possible.

Just my 2p worth

Ricco · Apr 13th, 2004, 12:12 PM

I did. Took about 20 mins for peace of mind

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NEMINI · Apr 13th, 2004, 03:13 PM

nope there has never been one single shred of evidence showing it does anything but waste money, oil and time and add to enviromental pollution.

andyupnorth · Apr 13th, 2004, 03:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GMINI03

nope there has never been one single shred of evidence showing it does anything but waste money, oil and time and add to enviromental pollution.

Batten down the hatches.........................................

dietcokeplease · Apr 15th, 2004, 08:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by andyupnorth

Batten down the hatches.........................................

I agree with Gene. Honest John from The Daily Telegraph recommends leaving the initial oil in situ until the first service to allow the engine to "wear in". Then he recommends more frequent changes after that.

But if you are only going to keep the MINI for 3 years then don't bother to change the oil. It's only worth having frequent changes if you intend to run the car into the ground.

MiniDoug · Apr 17th, 2004, 01:57 PM

I agree. Dirty oil for the first 10k miles will help the engine bed in. Then if you intend to keep the car, change the oil every 5 to 7.5k miles using mobil 1 or castrol slx.... costco do mobil1 quite cheaply... under £30 I think....

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Mar 30th, 2004, 02:59 PM	#1
marrsbar MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 04:51 AM Posts: 444 Offline	Would you change your oil now....? I'm about two trips to work away from completing the run-in period on my new mini ONE. I am contemplating changing the oil but I'm really undecided on whether or not it is necessary. My brother is an engineer who makes hydraulics and he recommends that I do change the oil because of all the little bits that a new engine inevitably gets. Surely the oil filter catches any bits? If oil needed changing wouldn't BMW recommend this? Results of poll will make my decision for me!

Mar 30th, 2004, 03:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
dmholmes MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Upstate NY Local Time: 12:51 AM Posts: 356 Offline	I had mine tested after waiting 10,000 miles on the first change. Here's a very long thread about the whole thing: http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...15%2C000+miles You can also check my gallery for the actual test results. Basically, it said the oil was still fine for continued use. 2004 Winning Blue Mazda RX-8

Apr 2nd, 2004, 12:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
andyupnorth MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Newcastle Local Time: 05:51 AM Posts: 781 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Max OK we all know what the service schedule says.... But just my 2c worth if u drive like a banshee at 6,900 rpm everywhere and have a reduced pulley wheel..... ......a 5,000 mile oil and filter change is essential Just my 2c worth, though.... Hopefully an idiot driving like a banshee everywhere at 6,900 rpms would soon be off our roads by legal or mechanical breakdown means as soon as possible. Just my 2p worth "Do try to keep up Nigel!"

Apr 13th, 2004, 12:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ricco Scooby Doo where are you? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Aberdeen Local Time: 05:51 AM Posts: 331 Offline	I did. Took about 20 mins for peace of mind . My ultimate garage: F40 M3 GT40 MCS EVO6 GTR STI M12

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Mar 30th, 2004, 03:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
JTT Mini B'atch Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In Da Club Local Time: 04:51 AM Posts: 218 Offline	I am just going to follow what BMW/Service Indicator recommends, I'm sure they know best.

Mar 31st, 2004, 07:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
JTT Mini B'atch Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In Da Club Local Time: 04:51 AM Posts: 218 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Max OK we all know what the service schedule says.... But just my 2c worth if u drive like a banshee at 6,900 rpm everywhere and have a reduced pulley wheel..... ......a 5,000 mile oil and filter change is essential Just my 2c worth, though.... I agree if you drive it to the limit most of the time I would do the same. But for 90% of people I think the service intervals will be fine. As marrsbar drives a ONE without SC, and he doesn't say he rags it, personally i would wait. But if you fell more confortable changing the oil, go for it. It won't do any harm after all

Apr 13th, 2004, 03:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 11:51 PM Posts: 7,911 Offline	nope there has never been one single shred of evidence showing it does anything but waste money, oil and time and add to enviromental pollution. NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

Apr 13th, 2004, 03:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
andyupnorth MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Newcastle Local Time: 05:51 AM Posts: 781 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GMINI03 nope there has never been one single shred of evidence showing it does anything but waste money, oil and time and add to enviromental pollution. Batten down the hatches......................................... "Do try to keep up Nigel!"

Apr 15th, 2004, 08:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 04:51 AM Posts: 5,315 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by andyupnorth Batten down the hatches......................................... I agree with Gene. Honest John from The Daily Telegraph recommends leaving the initial oil in situ until the first service to allow the engine to "wear in". Then he recommends more frequent changes after that. But if you are only going to keep the MINI for 3 years then don't bother to change the oil. It's only worth having frequent changes if you intend to run the car into the ground. There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

Apr 17th, 2004, 01:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
MiniDoug MINI2 regular Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: East London Local Time: 05:51 AM Posts: 203 Offline	I agree. Dirty oil for the first 10k miles will help the engine bed in. Then if you intend to keep the car, change the oil every 5 to 7.5k miles using mobil 1 or castrol slx.... costco do mobil1 quite cheaply... under £30 I think....

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