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PostPosted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 12:28 pm 
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Hey probably a stupid question but i was just wondering what the best motor oil would be for my mini

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and yes im a new one to minis


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any non synthetic 20/50


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PostPosted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 12:36 pm 
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any particular brand


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Depends how much ends up on the ground :?
If its lots, use cheap 20w50.
If its little, use a good brand.

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Castrol Activ 4T for me. My car loved the stuff! :D


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cool stuff thanks people


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kmart kmx for me

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25w50 castrol sport. semi synthetic


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Have a read of this current thread about oils.

http://ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=49881

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Harley wrote:
Castrol Activ 4T for me. My car loved the stuff! :D



Isn't that motorbike oil ? :?

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Already done
http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic ... hlight=oil

I use what G.R uses in all his race engines

KMX (Kmart)

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phillz wrote:
Harley wrote:
Castrol Activ 4T for me. My car loved the stuff! :D



Isn't that motorbike oil ? :?



Yes.
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I was told bike oil was not a good idea. Wish I could remember why tho :?

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So how has the original thread changed into Bike oils???

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I put Kmart KMX in my daughters clapped out hyundai and it now uses/burns a lot less oil. Also use it in my old pommy bike


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