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I am about to do my first oil change out of warrenty. I would like to know what kind of oil to you guys use when going to the local auto parts store to pick it up. It is finally starting to get warmer here and going to do it myself rather then paying the dealer a ton of money. please help me out guys.
I am about to do my first oil change out of warrenty. I would like to know what kind of oil to you guys use when going to the local auto parts store to pick it up. It is finally starting to get warmer here and going to do it myself rather then paying the dealer a ton of money. please help me out guys.
Royal Purple, Lucas, Torco... use K&N Gold Filter.
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Royal Purple, Lucas, Torco... use K&N Gold Filter.
Does K&N make an oil filter for the Mini? Don't suppose you have a link or the part number?
Thanks for any pointers.... I searched the K&N site, but found nothing for an oil filter.
Does K&N make an oil filter for the Mini? Don't suppose you have a link or the part number?
Thanks for any pointers.... I searched the K&N site, but found nothing for an oil filter.
Cheers,
Lloyd
My advise: stick with OEM BMWAG filters. www.myminiparts.com has them for a good price.
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Castrol Syntec is a Full Synthetic. Castrol Syntec Blend is not.
Jim
Actually, this topic has been debated many times over the years. Back when I ran a Nissan SR20 motor this was a big issue b/c Nissan also recommended Syntec at the time. If I recall correctly there was even some legal action taken against Castrol. The thing is, Syntec "full synthetic" is/was actually re-engineered regular oil. The scientists at Castrol had manipulated the molecular structure of regular oil, added some things to it, and marketed as a full-syn. Many people/competitors felt that this was misleading and false.
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2005 MCS - LSD, M7 16%, JCW CAI, JCW 380's, Milltek, RMW tune, RSpeed 22mm, etc. = 195.9 hp + 184.5 ft lbs @ the wheels
Back when I ran a Nissan SR20 motor this was a big issue b/c Nissan also recommended Syntec at the time.
Hmmm....
I've worked at Nissan dealers since 1978, and can't remember Nissan (the parent company) ever recommending any brand of oil over another. Maybe it was a specific dealers recommendation.
Jim
Castrol Syntec is a Full Synthetic. Castrol Syntec Blend is not.
Jim
Do some home work, you'll find that Castrol Syntec IS NOT a true syn oil. It just a hydrocracked dino oil with just enough additives to barely be listed as a syn oil.
Do some home work, you'll find that Castrol Syntec IS NOT a true syn oil. It just a hydrocracked dino oil with just enough additives to barely be listed as a syn oil.
Sorry, I guess I was blinded by the advertising. I use RedLine,anyway.
And I really don't care enough to do any "home work" about it.
Jim
. I will not use Castrol as it is not a true full syn. MUCH info to be had if you search
