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[Mini Mad Rich]

I checked my oil level for the first time and its BELOW THE MINUIM mark! :gasp:
I'v looked at the oil recommeded by austin, because I'v got the books it came with and it says use these:
Unipart - Unipart sureflow 10W/40
BP - BP visco nova 10W/30
Castrol - Castrolite 10W/40
Duckhmas - Duckhams 10W/40
Esso - Esso superlube + 10W/40
Mobil - Mobil super 10W/40
Petrofina - Fina supergrade 10W/40
Shell - Shell super 10W/30 or Shell quadro 10W/40
Texaco - Eurotex 10W/30 or havoline 10W/30

Do these oils still exist and what type do I need i.e thick, thin, syinthetic etc?

Also I'm not sure if it has the right amout of anti-freeze in it, I'v looked at the bottle and it looks low but I cant find any marks saying high or low? if I do need anti freeze what sort do I need and how much?

Sorry to be a pain in the arse with all these questions but I would be really really greatful if you could help me on this.

Cheers

MMR

[Pooky]

Halfords do a special type of oil for old 60's, 70's and 80's engines that i think is 10W/40!

It's in a old greeny tin and even has a mini on the front! :grin: :smartass:

[Wiggy]

I use Duckhams Q 20W50 in Summer and 10W40 in Winter.

But whatever you use, make sure it's Full MINERAL.

[gsms]

Extra virgin olive oil.

[miniboo]

i have just put duckhams 20w50 in mine

[minimole]

i use the halfords classic oil 20w50 it is in a green metal can

[Mini Mad Rich]

I use Duckhams Q 20W50 in Summer and 10W40 in Winter.

But whatever you use, make sure it's Full MINERAL.

Cheers but what Mini do you have? Mine is a Austin Mini mayfair 998cc 1985 so would the oil you say be ok with that?

Cheers for your time.

MMR

[Clubby1275GT]

u cant go wrong with the green tinned stuff from halfords, its 20w/50 and its great stuff ive used it for a while and comes recommended by quite a few people on here
plus it has a mini on the fromt of the can, what mroe can i say??

[minimole]

and it is only ten quid

[miniboo]

How much do you get for 10 quid?

[Wiggy]

I use Duckhams Q 20W50 in Summer and 10W40 in Winter.

But whatever you use, make sure it's Full MINERAL.

Cheers but what Mini do you have? Mine is a Austin Mini mayfair 998cc 1985 so would the oil you say be ok with that?

Cheers for your time.

MMR

I've got a 2000 Cooper Sport, but it doesn't really matter.

It's only £9 a gallon, and you'll need a little over a gallon.

[Mini Mad Rich]

I'v got 10W/40 oil from halfords just now, own make like but should be ok shouldnt it?

Cheers

MMR

[Clubby1275GT]

i tend to use 20/40, just find it better for my engine, its classci car oil so cant go wrong, old engines need thicker stuff in my opinion.
i did an oil change with the classic stuff from halfords and it went up to max, just enough!!

[liam]

hey rich i have no idea what you need . so read a book on it :worship:

[Mini Mad Rich]

whos this kid?
looks like a n00b!

MMR