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R52 *OIL CHANGE SURVEY + VIDEO*

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Old Sep 15, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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Once a year - which is about 15k

Castrol synthetic 5w30

Dealer
 
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Old Sep 15, 2007 | 06:41 PM
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Every 3,000-5,000 miles, Mobil 1 5W30. Also before long trips out of state. I prefer standing and watching my local oil change service do the work since they keep and dispose of the old oil. Did have to replace the O-ring once though when a leak developed.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 09:11 AM
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about to make my first change at 5k just because I want to and will do it myself

mobil 1 5w-30
 
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 03:49 PM
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From: Speedway
Originally Posted by xsmini
Well I'll throw you averages off some


Change when computer tells me to - 15 to 20,000+ miles

Self

Moble one

Nik
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by MINI Monkey
1. Once a year

2. Do it myself

3. REDLINE full synthetic


Redline race synthetic after every race or every 3K. Track time is like 10:1 over normal driving on the street.

Happy Motoring!

DJDport66
 
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 08:25 AM
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what weight of oil does the factory recommend??
 
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 10:37 AM
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oil change

Every 3-4 thousand miles.

Castrol synthetic 5W30.

Self (execpt for the 10m miles which is coming soon).
 
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