16 replies to this topic

[its_courts28]

Currently using 10w50 Castrol gtx oil but I want something thicker to stop so much leaking. Could I just start putting Halford classic car oil 20w50 in or do I need to drain it?

[sonikk4]

You really need to stop the leaks as when the Halfords oil is warm it thins down. The recommended oil for mini's is 20W50 anyway.

[Moggyton]

You should be using 20w50 already, the halfords classic one is good

[its_courts28]

Would one if these tubes to stop oil leaks be worth buying

[Sleepy Stu]

A thicker oil won't stop leaks. You need to identify the cause of the leaks and rectify them.

[cooperdan]

fix it does sound better.

Dont want no "whacky racer" oil slick...

[Gremlin]

Wheres it leaking from?

[cooperdan]

i got 10 points on a gasket

[Gremlin]

i got 10 points on a gasket

Either that or somethings cracked!

[its_courts28]

Drips from the bottom of the engine the ridged metal bit, it's only a little bit, sometimes it doesn't leak throughout the week

[T.Dog]

I have the same problem, did you manage to fix it?

[jaydee]

Sort the leaks, GTX is far better than the halfrauds one

[jamesmpi]

Not if it the wrong grade....but I don't want to restart that debate again

[jaydee]

Oils with same hot viscosity index are supposed to have the same viscosity once at temp.

Apart from that Halfruads' shears down way before the GTX, acting like 40 weight oil once warm..

[jamesmpi]

That's very true. That's why I use 20/50 millers oil