what oil to use?
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what oil to use?
I am about to do my first oil change out of warrenty. I would like to know what kind of oil to you guys use when going to the local auto parts store to pick it up. It is finally starting to get warmer here and going to do it myself rather then paying the dealer a ton of money. please help me out guys.
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Originally Posted by ilscoobydooll
I am about to do my first oil change out of warrenty. I would like to know what kind of oil to you guys use when going to the local auto parts store to pick it up. It is finally starting to get warmer here and going to do it myself rather then paying the dealer a ton of money. please help me out guys.
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Redline 5w30
Under $8/quart here. Plenty of other retailers. Get a case, as you will use 10 quarts over 2 changes.
http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/redline1.htm
Also can get from summit which is a very reputable place:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
Under $8/quart here. Plenty of other retailers. Get a case, as you will use 10 quarts over 2 changes.
http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/redline1.htm
Also can get from summit which is a very reputable place:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
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Originally Posted by barnhillld
Does K&N make an oil filter for the Mini? Don't suppose you have a link or the part number?
Thanks for any pointers.... I searched the K&N site, but found nothing for an oil filter.
Cheers,
Lloyd
Thanks for any pointers.... I searched the K&N site, but found nothing for an oil filter.
Cheers,
Lloyd
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Originally Posted by jfunkmd
My advise: stick with OEM BMWAG filters. www.myminiparts.com has them for a good price.
Thanks,
Lloyd
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Originally Posted by jimz68
Castrol Syntec is a Full Synthetic. Castrol Syntec Blend is not.
Jim
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Originally Posted by jaynicholson
Back when I ran a Nissan SR20 motor this was a big issue b/c Nissan also recommended Syntec at the time.
I've worked at Nissan dealers since 1978, and can't remember Nissan (the parent company) ever recommending any brand of oil over another. Maybe it was a specific dealers recommendation.
Jim
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Originally Posted by apexer
Do some home work, you'll find that Castrol Syntec IS NOT a true syn oil. It just a hydrocracked dino oil with just enough additives to barely be listed as a syn oil.
And I really don't care enough to do any "home work" about it.
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