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DanGT

Original Poster:

753 posts

227 months

Tuesday 12th July 2011
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Went to BMW how only do 1L bottels, went to halfords how only do 4L edge (Recomended by BMW MINI). As a mini takes 4.5L any recomendations on oil (It going in a mini one) Or any oils not to use?

Tsippy

15,077 posts

170 months

Thursday 14th July 2011
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Have a look at the Opie Oils website, they have plenty of choice and the prices are not too bad depending on what you order (always compare to make sure you are not overspending!) smile

I've used them several times and found them very helpful and the delivery was within 24hours last time.

Justin S

3,642 posts

262 months

Friday 15th July 2011
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Is it 5w30 or 0W30 on the minis ?

DanGT

Original Poster:

753 posts

227 months

Friday 15th July 2011
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According to my manual 0-30 is the one but 5 is ok. I just think for a 95hp car this is a bit ott. Not the 0-30 but full sin on a 175hp turbo I get the same oil for a mini one not quite.

Justin S

3,642 posts

262 months

Friday 15th July 2011
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Maybe for 90bhp, but I have a 200bhp JCW . I am going to get some 5w 30 as the old girl has done 72k miles now and may have a few open tolerances more than new LOL

Defcon5

6,185 posts

192 months

Saturday 16th July 2011
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Justin S said:
Maybe for 90bhp, but I have a 200bhp JCW . I am going to get some 5w 30 as the old girl has done 72k miles now and may have a few open tolerances more than new LOL
They are both the same once its warmed up

works250

52 posts

170 months

Sunday 17th July 2011
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im using 5w40 running 250bhp recommended by opie