im guessing this is some sort of pay out to what GR was just clearing up for everyone?

dont get me wrong synthetic oils are great for the modern aged vehicle.. but i cant help to find that doesnt matter who you speak to, they all say the same sorta thing whether is be a car lover or mechanic... dont run synthetic oils in your classic car!...

main reason for what GR was just saying about the synthetics not sticking and possibly causing premature wear.. unfortunately every engine is different therefore will react differently..

i think the bottom line to this thread is... use the oil you feel more comfortable with. if you believe the experience of the wise is right then follow the advice given.. BUT if you feel that modern technology in oil will improve the life of your mini/car.. then use it..

but if your engine fails on any count due to oil cause problem... DONT come here to sook..

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oil leak?..what oil leak..that puddle under the car is just sweat from all that horsepower

Motul 4100 power Synthetic blend here

costs so much I never have oil leaks, I cant afford them

It's pretty straight forward to have your used oil tested these days, maybe a few people could do this and post the results, will give a fair indication of how well things are fairing

FWIW most people probably dont need a real high spec oil but I have seen to much utter rubbish passed off as being OK so the extra $30 every few months is hardly anything to worry about to know you are getting a consistent product, K mart could change to a different blend every time they order another batch so who knows whats in it now

Never forget the MOST important thing, check the level regularily and do regular oil and filter changes.

Doesn't matter what oil you use, if it all leaks out your engine will die

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nice point tombo... only just realised i should of added that aswell... .


the price doesnt matter because a oil one day will cost $35 then a week later will be on special for $20 at supercheap or something... does that mean they change the blend on that particular batch??

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oil leak?..what oil leak..that puddle under the car is just sweat from all that horsepower

And if you zoom around roundabouts with the oil on min mark, the oil will get thrown away from the pickup, your big end bearings will die, and the crankpins will wear oval. I've stripped 2 motors recently with this problem... both 1275s, one was low mileage too.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

No. That is called retail.

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*cough* erm which oil is most resistant to burning? I swear I burn so much oil these days I don't have to worry about changing the oil because it's all new.

Ahhh,,, sounds like you`re after a bottle of "Fix-Your-Car"

that`s a joke

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.

Went ahead and bought some KMX. Cheap at $14 for 4 Lts. Seems that this batch is coming from Valvoline (noticed it on the label of the packing boxes under the display).

Anyone noticed any difference in KMX recently? The Doc seemed to think it was re-badged Shell at one stage.

Ahhh Gulf Western 20W50 at 15 bux a bottle, cheapest on the shelf, driven me all the way around the country. Whats more important than oil, is your oil filter, make sure you change it every 5-8000km's. A clogged filter will do more damage than differing oils, affects your oil pressure and once clogged will just recircle the metal around your motor.

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Aussie Leyland, Aussie Factory, Aussie Mini S.

Gulf Western.



In this case it may be true so I won't say anything objectionable.

I always give it `the smell test', and I've not noticed any difference in bottles bought recently.
IMO it still smells like the old Shell Super 20W/50 of yesteryear...
No my schnoz ain't broken, yet.

BTW I think you will find that Valvoline out here is effectively a retail arm of Mobil Oil Aust- ie they make the oil.

They may say it is Ashland US but I have friends in the oilz and their additives biz.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

There are companies that refine oil.
There are companies the blend oil.

Where does your brand come from?

I know one oil company in Western Sydney that got into a lot of trouble for blending new oil with re-cycled oil. They Got into so mUch troubLe that they were Forced to change their name.

Do I have to spell it out for you?

meh, fill car with oil

treat car like crap, top up with oil, im blending my own oil

empty car of oil, refill with oil, treat car like crap

rinse repeat

buy different oil, top up oil, oh look a new blend

go back to treating car like crap. should i do the tanami this weekend,

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Aussie Leyland, Aussie Factory, Aussie Mini S.

Who did they get in trouble with? Is it documented on ACCC or Fair trading sites?

just curious.

cheers
michael

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