R50/53 Winter is coming
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Good advice above, though I'd add that 0w40 is probably the best bet for winter, as its light 'zero' weight (when cold) lends to less stress on the starter on those extremely cold mornings. As long as it has BMW's LL-01 spec, such as Mobil-1 0w40 European Formula, it's OK for your MINI.
5w30 full synthetic, as long as it has BMW's LL-01 spec, is fine for the rest of the year.
5w30 full synthetic, as long as it has BMW's LL-01 spec, is fine for the rest of the year.
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winter is coming
I have been wanting to use "winter is coming" but you beat me to it.
I second 5w30 synthetic. Let the engine run for a few minutes during the extreme cold and start off easy.
My "winter is coming" is to try get another HPDE day in to close the season. No snow tire or chain for my soggy PNW Mini.
I second 5w30 synthetic. Let the engine run for a few minutes during the extreme cold and start off easy.
My "winter is coming" is to try get another HPDE day in to close the season. No snow tire or chain for my soggy PNW Mini.
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Snow advice
As a fellow winter MINI driver in Minnesota, I got a second set of rims and mounted Blizzaks. Deep snow is still a challenge due to ground clearance, but the packed roadways and ice are much more secure with snow tires. My all seasons work great until the first 4 inches or so. The it's time to swap out the wheels and go have some fun!
Last edited by jimmy_racoon; 09-21-2017 at 06:20 PM.
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Getting ready for my sixth winter with the Mini. I have a set of winter wheels and tires that I swap out when the snow flies. My biggest concern is running into "ice boogers" that fall off cars. Also, try to regularly knock the boogers off your car and give it a spray on those rare days when the temperature's above 32. Finally, watch out for crazy drivers and take it slow and easy on lousy days.
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RllyDrvrIX (01-17-2018)
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We have terrible roads. And Jersey and New York transplants. And Yuppies taking over. And cold winters. And Pittsburgh.
We do have the Amish, though.
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I like Amish, but last I heard they are now texting and facebooking on their horse drawn buggies too.
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RllyDrvrIX (01-17-2018)
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We usually start stocking up on snow tires in late October/ early November, and recommend to get them on as the weather starts to stay consistently at or below 45* until the Spring thaw.