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| Author: | MiniMe87 [ Mon Jun 19, 2006 11:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Engine oil, what to use in a mini?? |
Well uni exams are finally over, so now i get to get squirt back on the road, but this involves some work and one part is an oil change. With squirt being my first mini, and my first car i was just wondering wat oil to use, i was thinking a 20W50, but just thought i would check to see wat everyone else uses?? Thanks! |
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| Author: | 68matic [ Mon Jun 19, 2006 11:07 am ] |
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a few of us have switched from penrite (forget the grade) to shell 20w-60(?). its cheaper and 'appears' to do the same job. ive have no probs with it so far. things to look out for: Shell, Yellow bottle 5L, "for older engines" 20W-60 |
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| Author: | speedy [ Mon Jun 19, 2006 11:13 am ] |
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The search is your friend  , there are heaps of topics on this.
What ^^ he said, plus the general consensus is make sure it is non synthetic (mineral) oil, and if you are thinking about spending a little bit extra on your mini, Castrol Edge 25w-60 (for big bore engines) is the way to go. 
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| Author: | pristic [ Mon Jun 19, 2006 11:51 am ] |
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Well, I must admint, We put in HPR50 (50w70) in mine last oil change... but there were reasons behind the madness. I think most people would put in 20w50 or similar. Peter. |
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| Author: | UncySpam [ Mon Jun 19, 2006 12:09 pm ] |
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I was told to use HPR30 when I did my oil change in mine... being that it was the first time ive oil changed a mini I'm possibly not the most reliable information source tho
cost about $30 a 5lt bottle... |
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| Author: | czerial [ Mon Jun 19, 2006 1:33 pm ] |
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go to Kmart and buy Kmart brand oil KMX i beleive.. same shite as shell. comes reccomended from Graham Russell and also what i put in Elmo sometimes! |
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| Author: | Matt68 [ Mon Jun 19, 2006 1:58 pm ] |
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I vote Castrol R (edge as it is now called) 25w 50w Good stuff! |
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| Author: | Minimad [ Mon Jun 19, 2006 6:00 pm ] |
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Matt68 wrote: I vote Castrol R (edge as it is now called) 25w 50w
Good stuff! Ditto Minimad |
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| Author: | harvey69 [ Mon Jun 19, 2006 6:04 pm ] |
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speedy wrote: make sure it is non synthetic (mineral) oil, why is that? sorry for the ignorance... |
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| Author: | Rodd [ Mon Jun 19, 2006 6:20 pm ] |
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I have just had some machining done by Graham Russell, and I asked him about oil, and he strongly recommended Kmart KMX. As a motor mechanic I never would have believed it, but he has had it tested by an "oil chemist". Results were, viscosity does not reduce with heat, detergents don't break down and it has premium additives in it. He uses it in his Minis and BMW's and loves it. |
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| Author: | adeee [ Mon Jun 19, 2006 7:12 pm ] |
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and something with a SF or SG rating. You have to use this stuff cos the oil is shared with your gearbox. |
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| Author: | Gilly [ Mon Jun 19, 2006 8:17 pm ] |
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I knew a bloke who worked in castrol years ago and had told me about that Kmart brand oil being bottled there, so its probably the same as GTX2 or perhaps Edge 
I have used it before and it seems to be good stuff. |
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| Author: | MiniMe87 [ Mon Jun 19, 2006 10:16 pm ] |
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looks like there is a trip 2 kmart 2morrow! I just finshed uni exams so now my time is all for the mini to get it on the road!!!!
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| Author: | Mini Mad [ Mon Jun 19, 2006 11:25 pm ] |
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Everytime i use Castrol Edge 25w50 if provides a much better feel to the gearbox. I tried HRP30 for a bit and it just doesn't have the same smoothness to the changes. You don't want synthetic cause it is too slipery and isn't good for the gear's (too thin) baulkrings can't do their job.. I havn't tried the KMart stuff..mainly cause i've never really seen it there and i rarely go to Kmart...but i'd listen to GR. I would either use that or Castrol Edge. Do make sure it's the non-synthetic version though..(you can tell by the price )
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| Author: | KLAS [ Tue Jun 20, 2006 12:11 am ] |
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Mini Mad wrote: You don't want synthetic cause it is too slipery and isn't good for the gear's (too thin) baulkrings can't do their job..
don't think so, i use synthetics only and never had any problems, even shifting is better than with mineral oils. |
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