Can the classic oils we use in our cars,also be used in a classic mini. thinking of 20/50 oils.
Just wondering if the integral gearbox makes any difference to the oil required?
Thanks...
classic mini engine oil?
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whydidistartthis
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Re: classic mini engine oil?
I hear good things about halfords classic stuff.
I use it in the MG, and it serves it's purpose. Not sure I'd like to put it in a newly rebuilt engine though.
Tim
I use it in the MG, and it serves it's purpose. Not sure I'd like to put it in a newly rebuilt engine though.
Tim
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Re: classic mini engine oil?
Should be fine. However, Millers do a specific oil for the mini. May be worth a punt. Was £19 a tub on the L2B mini run, bargain!
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Re: classic mini engine oil?
At that price, it is a no-brainer if it is for 5 litres. I thought that the Mini would use normal 20W50 oil. Millers do this oil for a similar price.
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Meetings take place on the first Wednesday of the month at 8.00pm at The Railway, 1 Birstall Lane, Drighlington, Bradford, BD11 1JJ
2003 Volvo XC90 D5 SE (PX53 OVZ - The daily driver)
2009 Mercedes-Benz W204 C200 CDI Sport (BJ58 NCV - The 2nd car)
1991 Toyota Celica GT (J481 ONB - a project car)
Former stable of SAY 414M (1974 Toledo), GRH 244D (1966 1300fwd), CDB 324L (1973 1500fwd), GGN 573J (1971 1500fwd), DCP 625S (1977 Dolomite 1300) & LCG 367N (1975 Dolomite Sprint), NYE 751L (1972 Dolomite 1850 auto) plus 5 Acclaims and that's just the Triumphs!
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Re: classic mini engine oil?
Id play safe on a Mini and use the correct, made for the job oil.
http://www.minisport.com/mil2050-miller ... itres.html
Its got the proper additives for the gearbox and is worth the extra.
http://www.minisport.com/mil2050-miller ... itres.html
Its got the proper additives for the gearbox and is worth the extra.