I was reading about this new Penrite Classic Mini oil in the latest copy of BMC Experience.

Anyone had any first hand experience? Or any general thoughts, comments etc


http://www.penriteoil.com.au/products.php?id_categ=14&id_products=574

Cheers,

Sounds way too bloody dear for what it is... I'll stick to Valvoline XLD Classic 20W/50.

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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.

How much is it for five litres?

The other problem is the nearest stockist to me in in Victoria! (I'm in Perth)

I think its around 40 dollars a bottle when you see it.

Valvoline have an XLD Classic. It doesn't have a picture of a mini on the front, so it sells on sale for around 11.99...

I think there might be a connection between a picture of a mini and the price?

We had a discussion about this a few weeks ago. The published spec doesn't seem to tell you anything to declare it as any different to another oil. The zinc content was actually lower than a competitors for good or bad.

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Just a gimick id say
just checked there site same oil for mini a series engines and holden 202s (20/60 or 25/70 )
And i just seen a penrite classic car coolant

And i could be wrong watto could get samples to try to report in the mag like the evans waterless coolant he tried that was on wheeler dealers last year and looked a bitch of a job geting the water out of the cooling system

sprints near me could get it in at $50 a bottle. so il just stick to XLD i pay anywhere from $10-$12 bottle & i like it more than penrite classic light

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You used to be able to get 10 litres of xld at big w cheaper than that

Ive have gotten 6 litres bottles of xld for 12.99 but that was about 2010

I just put it in my car actually,

Cost about 50 ish for the 5L il check the exact price when i find the recipt, it was an order in part from repco.

I think it works well the gears seem smoother to engage and yeah no standout problems.

I put it in mine about 800ks ago, was $45 which had delivery on it, considered it life blood, so why scrimp?. My little beast seems to enjoy it, the engine and gearbox seem and sound smoother. I will buy it again.. Perhaps a negotiated group buy will cut out re profiteers and every one is happy...??

just found receipt I got it for 45 just for the oil and 60 with delivery.

Your a slave to the mini marty.... im sure its just std oil bottled up for a marketing scam.

I run penrite hpr 50. Usually pay $30 on trade price but really good clean oil.

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Minis..

1976 van daily drive
1975 van
1968 deluxe in the shed
1967 deluxe high strung 1310
1959 austin healey sprite

I like to think I'm more of a slut to the Mini

At $45/$60 Put the oil in the cellar with the wine for 10 years i may improve with age

Quite cheap if it actually makes a different and improves engine life. A small price to pay

How is sticking a picture of a Mini on an oil bottle going to make the oil work any better?