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I read that the MINIs need a special type of oil that protects the magnesium in its engine block. I didn't realise this, and put Castrol Edge in, so I'm going to put the OEM oil back in at my next change....
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Factory built 08/08 MINI JCW: JCW Aerokit, M7 C-Wing, Bilstein PSS10, Vorshlag camber plates, RennSport Racing Rear Upper and Lower Control Arms, Howerton Engineering HFS-3 w/ Race Tank, Whiteline 20mm RSB, RMW Tune, Dunlop Direzza Star Spec Z1, DoS CAI, Evolve FMIC, BSH OCC + Dual Boost Port, NM SSK, etalj-spec torque arm ;), Goodridge SS Brake Lines, Endless RF-650 fluid, Carbotech XP12s, ALTA PSRS, Powergrid adjustable endlinks, Challenge Decals
I read that the MINIs need a special type of oil that protects the magnesium in its engine block. I didn't realise this, and put Castrol Edge in, so I'm going to put the OEM oil back in at my next change....
I don't know where you heard that, but it sounds like nonsense to me. I've run Mobil 1 in all my vehicles since 1982 and had great longevity and performance out of all my engines.
BTW, some of the DIY instructions indicate a Torx wrench for the oil drain plug. On my 2009 it's an 8mm hex key.
Changing the filter is messy - even when you let the oil drain back into the pan after cracking the seal to vent the housing. I wish MINI had used a standard spin on type filter (like a Fram PH8A) mounted straight up and down and accessible from the bottom.
I don't know where you heard that, but it sounds like nonsense to me. I've run Mobil 1 in all my vehicles since 1982 and had great longevity and performance out of all my engines.
I agree. I read it here.
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Factory built 08/08 MINI JCW: JCW Aerokit, M7 C-Wing, Bilstein PSS10, Vorshlag camber plates, RennSport Racing Rear Upper and Lower Control Arms, Howerton Engineering HFS-3 w/ Race Tank, Whiteline 20mm RSB, RMW Tune, Dunlop Direzza Star Spec Z1, DoS CAI, Evolve FMIC, BSH OCC + Dual Boost Port, NM SSK, etalj-spec torque arm ;), Goodridge SS Brake Lines, Endless RF-650 fluid, Carbotech XP12s, ALTA PSRS, Powergrid adjustable endlinks, Challenge Decals
