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Black_mini_one · Aug 20th, 2006, 02:44 PM

i know my mini one needs fully synthetic oil but cant remember which grade? help please?

also, anything i should know before performing a service (dodgy sump plugs etc)

Sweeney · Aug 20th, 2006, 02:57 PM

0W-30 Fully synthetic is the oil you want, 5W-30 would suit if you can't find any 0W grade.

Although 0W is suggested over 5W for the UK climate.

S33BBY · Aug 20th, 2006, 08:43 PM

I asked this exact question a few weeks back. It turns out that we should use 0W-30 in the UK due to its cold climate. 5W-30 is for hotter countries like the USA.

The only thing I can say is don't over-tighten the sump plug. I read a horror story a long time ago about that and it stuck in my mind! Otherwise, it's a relatively painless exercise.

The best guide I've seen is by Webb Motorsports.

Aug 20th, 2006, 02:44 PM	#1
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Sweeney MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bothwell, Glasgow Local Time: 02:21 AM Posts: 86 Offline	0W-30 Fully synthetic is the oil you want, 5W-30 would suit if you can't find any 0W grade. Although 0W is suggested over 5W for the UK climate. New Mini Scotland!

Aug 20th, 2006, 08:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 02:21 AM Posts: 3,125 Offline	I asked this exact question a few weeks back. It turns out that we should use 0W-30 in the UK due to its cold climate. 5W-30 is for hotter countries like the USA. The only thing I can say is don't over-tighten the sump plug. I read a horror story a long time ago about that and it stuck in my mind! Otherwise, it's a relatively painless exercise. The best guide I've seen is by Webb Motorsports. JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

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