As above their seems to be different options.cheers Dan
What Oil Should I Be Putting In My 2000 Mini Cooper?
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, Jul 08 2011 08:43 PM
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Posted 08 July 2011 - 09:03 PM
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i use this, good stuff
Yep its so good its recommended to change it every 2 to 3k.
Bearing in mind this is Halfords we are talking about. We all know the kind of top class tech advice they give out
No disrespect to anyone who works at halfords
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Posted 08 July 2011 - 09:04 PM
used it 3 years running. no issues personally
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Posted 08 July 2011 - 09:17 PM
note to the mods: Can we please please please have a sticky at the top of every single section that is titled OIL
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Posted 08 July 2011 - 09:22 PM
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i use this, good stuff
Yep its so good its recommended to change it every 2 to 3k.
Bearing in mind this is Halfords we are talking about. We all know the kind of top class tech advice they give out
No disrespect to anyone who works at halfords
Well actually that same oil is sold elswhere with the very same advice so I guess it comes from the manufacturer/distributor. I cannot believe its not recommended for a reason, its cheap to buy but taking into consideration the recommended service intervals, it becomes expensive. If you want cheap oil try Mazola chip oil and put your own additives.
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Posted 08 July 2011 - 09:24 PM
Yeh it comes from comma oils. I would say its just recommended guidlines to keep the oil at its peak performance.
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Posted 09 July 2011 - 10:10 AM
Your car may only be a W reg but that doesnt mean the engine doesnt date back to the 50s. That Halfords oil will work a treat.
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Posted 09 July 2011 - 12:34 PM
10w40
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Posted 09 July 2011 - 12:45 PM
40 grade is best for the engine, however the box needs a higher viscosity such as a 70 grade, so the best compromise for engine + box is to use a 50 grade.
Normally this would be 20W/50
Normally this would be 20W/50
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Posted 09 July 2011 - 05:12 PM
Haynes and Halfords also say 10w40
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Posted 09 July 2011 - 05:29 PM
This is what I use in my mpi, millers ctv 20w50
http://www.opieoils....ctv-20w-50.aspx
Contains an additive that is designed to protect your gearbox. Its Pricey, but then again oil is cheaper than metal!
http://www.opieoils....ctv-20w-50.aspx
Contains an additive that is designed to protect your gearbox. Its Pricey, but then again oil is cheaper than metal!
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