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[Minisniper]

Hiya
I'm going to be doing my first oil and filter change soon and I was wondering what is the best oil to use with a 998cc automatic. I have tried searching but I haven't found a definite answer. I would love to hear from people who own automatics and what they use.

Minisniper

[mab01uk]

Loads of info on this USA website on the AP Automatic as used in the Mini under 'Technical Advice'.

http://www.austinamericausa.com/

Not sure if this was the manufacturers official recommendation but they suggest,
Quote:
"It is possibly the only automatic in the world to run on engine oil. It uses about 9 quarts of 10w/40 engine oil on initial fill, and about 6 quarts thereafter for oil and filter changes. I strongly recommend that the oil and filter be changed approximately every 1,000 miles! Only use 10w/40. I also strongly recommend that the engine/trans not be stored with "old" engine oil inside. The contaminants in dirty engine oil will attack and damage the nitrile (buna N) O-rings and seals inside the transmission. Change the oil and filter before storing the car."

(A manual gearbox Mini is best using a 20w/50 oil like Duckhams).

Edited by mab01uk, 21 November 2008 - 08:01 PM.