Oil again
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I'm looking to run this in my mini. Cheapest i've found is £31 + £7.50 postage on ebay for the CTV 20/50

I went into my local autofactors at the weekend and asked if they could get it after spotting them had millers oil on the shelf.

Just rung them back and they said they can get it for £24.99 inc vat but i have to buy 4 x 5litre can's at once!

Big saving since i dont need to have it posted either.

Bargain!!

I'm going in tonight to order some and make sure its exactly what it should be and if it all comes out right i'll let you know.

Maybe able to sort out buying more and posting if anyone is interested. it would be £24.99 + postage so i'm guessing a shade over £30 for quailty oil to your door.

as i say its a bit of a suprising price so i'll have to see how it goes



http://www.millersoils.net/2purchase.cgi?p...d=2399836_17013

click here then go to CTV 20/50 for the details:

Description
* Very high performance semi-synthetic competition engine oil for transverse engines which have their transmission in the sump.
* Extra high performance engine oil based on the highest quality performance additives and shear stable viscosity improvers in synthetic and mineral base.



* Competition use on vehicles where the transmission is in the sump.
* Especially suitable where a limited slip differential is used.



* The semi-synthetic base fluid formulation and special additive system provides maximum engine protection along with transmission performance to API GL4 level. The normal performance level demanded for gearboxes.
* Also suitable for conventional engines which have heavily loaded skew gears, often due to running high oil pressure.
* The incorporation of synthetics means the lubricant has flow rates close to many 15W grades, helping to reduce drag and increase power output without any detrimental effect on centre main bearings.
* Viscometrics reduce oil consumption, making this oil suitable for long distance racing.
* CTV has similar formulation to CSS 20W-50 with a viscosity at the top limit of an SAE 50 ensuring oil pressure will be maintained under arduous conditions.



* All competition and highly tuned mini derivatives.
* Provides performance that exceeds



Viscosity grade 20W-50
Viscosity @ 100oC, cSt 20.5 [typical]
Density @ 15oC 0.885



Health and Safety Data Sheet 1106 applies to this product. When used for the purpose recommended and with due regard to the appropriate Health and Safety Data, the product should cause no concern. If in doubt, consult with Millers Oils Technical Department.

Edited by iain on 24th Jan, 2007.

So we are all agreed this is THE oil to be using in turbominis....

Oh and whats CTV 20w50 BM?

not sure on the BM bit.

I did say it seemed like a good price, when i got there to order they'd given me the wrong price over the phone...

they'd given me the cost price to them!!! lol!

they said they'd do it for £30 but i said no thanks! just because i was pissed off!!!!

Even though i couldnt really get it cheaper, although if i got it from somewhere else i wouldnt have to buy 4 cans at once.

Still got another avenue to go down and if they're straight up and will do it for the same price i'll use them

If enough people are interested i may be able to get someone to sell it a fair price, although i dont want to tread on anyone's toes so to speak.

best oil for the trans a series

always looking for them bigger bunches of bannanas

I am just in the process of getting the MiniGlos.net account set up with Millers to cover the CTV 20w50 ... can get a very good price but could post.

Anybody nearish to Gloucestershire (Cheltenham) I would be happy to get it for them to collect at a good price.

Every day is a school day ...........

How fast and how expensive ...... the same question...

that'd be quite handy Roger, i'll be down in cheltenham a fair bit this year. My mate lives about a mile from J10 (anywhere near to you?) He's just buying a mighty to race this season and i'm spannering for him.

Bud,

I'm nearer to J11 but hey, thats only a couple of minutes away!

Two things, when your down bring the Mini as I'd love to see it. Secondly who's your mate and is he a member of the Gloucestershire Mini Owners Club?

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Every day is a school day ...........

How fast and how expensive ...... the same question...

Not sure if he's a member dude, i suspect not though tbh as he has enough on his plate running minifinity (Web Monkey is his username over there)
check out http://www.rhubarb-racing.co.uk for our team website :)

I've got no choice but to come down in the mini, its me only car

Edited by Nick on 25th Jan, 2007.

That is it mate, sure I told you I was going to get it sorted .... or maybe I have finally lost it!!!

I will still be getting the equivilents of taskmaster and enterprise but since I am now dealing with a Miller agent we can get Miller branded products (which actually are what I have been getting people but obviously not with a Miller label on ..... Stuarts are connected with Miller.

The CTV 20w50 is something that I couldn't get a good deal on before as the minimum order would have been 80 gallons, I'd never have shifted that to the 998-shiney crew at the club so didn't even bother. To be fair the taskmaster holds up well in a turbo'd a series so .....

I'll let you all know when I can get it but as of now I have no personal account, just the club one. I will be setting up my own so that I can deal with people outside the club too

Every day is a school day ...........

How fast and how expensive ...... the same question...

Just to let you know minispares will have some cvt in this week i believe :) oh and its £30 inc VAT.

Edited by t3gav on 6th Feb, 2007.

I am guessing postage will be an issue though as most couriers don't like to carry flamable liquids for obvious reasons!! I'm working on a price at the moment, I'm not happy with the first quote I got so am going back with the thumb screws!

Every day is a school day ...........

How fast and how expensive ...... the same question...

There will be no problems transporting the oil at a guess.

I know main motor factors get it for £20 all inclusive in small batches.

Iain, thank you for that information ... it fits with the mark up I think they have put on it based on other products I do know the trade price for!

I'll see what I can do....

Every day is a school day ...........

How fast and how expensive ...... the same question...

Bit of a Vegard on dragging up a thread here but...

Is the CTV stil the best oil to be using and what is a reasonable price to pay these days?
I know MiniSpares are cheap at £31 but when I rang they won't post.

yes the CTV is the stuff to use, and after going to there place, a big thumbs up to it, i'm now doing an artical in it as we speak.

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ive found frost do some good deals like free post on orders over £50

give them a try?

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What's the recomended miles on this oil before you do an oil change?

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i change mine once a month.

200 miles maybe?

mine stays in for about 2000-2500 miles. Personal preference on our modified engines but would not leave mine in for more than 3000miles as the gearbox breaks the oil (or polymers as stated by reliable source) down pretty quick.

Edited by T3Tone on 14th Aug, 2008.

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