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classic mini engine oil?
Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2014 4:26 pm
by whydidistartthis
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...
Re: classic mini engine oil?
Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2014 8:39 pm
by Tims Triumph
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
Re: classic mini engine oil?
Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2014 12:36 am
by cliftyhanger
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!
Re: classic mini engine oil?
Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2014 8:55 am
by Toledo Man
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.
Re: classic mini engine oil?
Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2014 11:38 am
by matt of the vivas
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.