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#1 JeremyduP

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Posted 28 July 2020 - 08:07 PM

Does anyone have any experience with this?

#2 imack

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Posted 28 July 2020 - 08:37 PM

I've used the mini specific millers oil in the past, absolutely no problem with it.
Only stopped using it as I changed to millers ctv mini oil

#3 Quinlan minor

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Posted 28 July 2020 - 09:39 PM

I've been using it for the last ten years and am happy with it.



#4 Alice Dooper

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Posted 31 July 2020 - 08:30 PM

Been using it the last 6 years in a hard worked MPI that does a LOT of mileage and found it good.



#5 Screwdriver

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Posted 01 August 2020 - 03:32 PM

Not another oil thread :)

 

Try Valvoline VR1 20W50 after you use Millers and let me know if, like me, you perceive an improvement. 



#6 no66

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Posted 02 August 2020 - 08:09 AM

Not another oil thread :)

 

Try Valvoline VR1 20W50 after you use Millers and let me know if, like me, you perceive an improvement. 

Is it synthetic? Just looking for a good oil. 



#7 Screwdriver

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Posted 02 August 2020 - 09:53 AM

 

Not another oil thread :)

 

Try Valvoline VR1 20W50 after you use Millers and let me know if, like me, you perceive an improvement. 

Is it synthetic? Just looking for a good oil. 

 

 

Synthetic is a really bad idea on a Mini. VR1 is a very highly refined mineral oil. I couldn't believe the difference when I switched to it!


Edited by Screwdriver, 02 August 2020 - 09:53 AM.


#8 no66

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Posted 03 August 2020 - 06:58 AM

Thanks. Yes, not good with synth



#9 pete l

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Posted 03 August 2020 - 01:53 PM

Thanks. Yes, not good with synth

 

Why ?



#10 mab01uk

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Posted 03 August 2020 - 02:45 PM

 

Thanks. Yes, not good with synth

 

Why ?

 

 

Oils for most modern cars don't need any of the special additives to protect the engine and gearbox with shared oil like a classic Mini does.

Oils for classic Minis needs to lubricate both engine and gearbox parts giving the necessary coating and protection.

 


Edited by mab01uk, 03 August 2020 - 02:49 PM.


#11 Miki Leyland

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Posted 04 August 2020 - 08:42 AM

Best experience in my case. Still haven't tried the Valvoline though which seems to be highly recommended also



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Posted 04 August 2020 - 09:35 AM

I had an MG metro TURBO for over 7 years, I used mobile 1 full synthetique in it and did over 100,000 miles and it was fine when I sold it. 



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Posted 04 August 2020 - 10:07 AM

I've got some comma 20w50 in mine at the moment until I get a few miles on it. And then I'll switch to Millers CTV.

#14 JeremyduP

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Posted 04 August 2020 - 07:02 PM

I put replaced my Halfords Classic 20W50 oil on Saturday with the Millers Mini oil and I have to say I am seeing increase of 5 Lbs/Sq inch on the oil pressure.  In fact it's running at 80 now rather than the normal 75 I have had for years.  I realise it's new oil but I have had new oil before, but never this increase in pressure.



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Posted 04 August 2020 - 11:52 PM

I've used Comma (green color, with a lot of Zinc), Millers Classic, Valvoline (now), all 20w-50 mineral, and so far I'm happy with this last one.
Talking with Keith Calver a couple months ago, he advised me test MiniSpares oil.

https://www.minispar...c/GUL7005T.aspx

Regards




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