What oil do you use?
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So what oil do you use in your turbo mini?

Team Racing

Millers...

Alex

AlexF

synthetic or mineral? what weight?

Team Racing

Olay, veg, olive, but mainly Castrol

Edited by Mike on 19th Apr, 2005.

asda's own 20/50 mineral, just because i've never really gotten past running it in before its come out again. no idea what to use other than that, shouldnt make too much diference really though as it gets changed every 3k max

It makes a HUGE difference bud!!!!!!

Alex

AlexF

avonbar highly recommend 20w/50 valvoline, as the gearbox shares the same oil its probably quite important!

I really don't think it matters much at all. Just change it every now and then and you'll be allright.

I used to use Valvoline 20/50, but the damage I'd seen on my laygear appeared to suggest there was insufficient lubrication (which is impossible given it's location!)

So, no more valvoline for me - except in the dashpot!

Switched to Torco for a short time, then went to good ol' duchams 20/50. Not had the gearbox apart since to review any damage, so can't comment further!

Edited by turbodave16v on 19th Apr, 2005.

i was just thinking this today wonder what every one else uses, as i was clearing the garage out i found about 6 diff brands of 20/50 from when i had the worlds worst oil leak on my 1 litre lol
i will be stickignt o duckhams 20/50 as they sell it pretty cheep at my local motorshop:)

cheers,Dan

castrol GTX 20/50. Used for about 2 years now with no problems, well none that I know about.

some kind of deisel oil. cost nowt, my daf run on it 750000km not a problem. my daily run around desiel volvo, aprox 6 car in my sceme,

Torco 20/50 at the mo but have heard good things about the millers 20/50 with the gearbox additive, a semi-synthetic designed for use in the mini:)

-MINI CLUBMAN 1380 TURBO-

WWW.TURBO-MINI.COM

This is what the millers website say

Description
Mineral based classic engine oil for transverse engines. Specially developed additive system incorporated in mineral base fluids.

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Application
Use as received as an engine/gearbox oil in vehicles which have a combined engine/gearbox sump such as the 'Mini'. Formulated for the discerning owner who demands the best protection for his engine.

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User Benefits
* Classic Trans 'M' has been developed to provide the ultimate lubricant for vehicles which employ a common oil for both engine and gearbox lubrication.
* The combined engine/transmission layout places extra demands upon the oil in terms of extreme pressure requirements for gear protection along with ball, roller and needle bearings incorporated into the gearbox.
* Classic Trans 'M' has been developed using 'real world' experience of running transverse 'box in sump' vehicles and provides E.P. protection levels very much higher than conventional engine oils.
* This oil has been show to prevent centre main bearing distress in tuned vehicles reducing expensive re-build costs.
* Uses latest lubricant technology to engineer a premium mineral multigrade for high performance 'Mini' derivatives.

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Performance Profile
Ideally suitable for Mini Cooper or Cooper S models or other modified fast road derivatives.
Suitable for the discerning Mini owner who wants the best possible oil available.
API SF/CD
API GL4
CCMC G2

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Viscosity / Typical Characteristics
Density @ 15?C 0.896
SAE Viscosity Grade 20W-50

www.milleroils.net

Wil

Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph

Thast the stuff I use ^^^^^

Alex

AlexF

Cheers for that Wil_h !

WWW.TURBO-MINI.COM

My only complaint is that when the oil is cold the 'box feels very stiff...

Not yet taken anything apart thats been ruuning on it for any length of time, but its seems to be good at dealing with the HOT turbo, in terms of the oil not oxidising.

Alex

AlexF

Turbo phil- Try going on www.millersoils.co.uk and look for CTV 20W50, (click on motorsport logo).

-MINI CLUBMAN 1380 TURBO-

R30

Bugger off, I'm getting there.

motul 300v motorbike oil, fuly synthetic. the best oi that you couldn't dream for your mini.

Castrol 10W60 synthetic.

i use same oil as Fab- motul 300v motorbike oil.

Edited by gregor on 16th May, 2005.

where can I get this Motul 300v from? is it common in any bike motor factors? what does it cost for 5L?

Team Racing

it cost 7 £ /liter
any good moto shop should have it (be careful with othermakes, I burned to clutch on my zzr using castrol rs, also oil temp is best with the 300v)their is a lot of gades (5/30 ; 5/40; 15/50; 15/60 I prefer the 5:40 for every days towning and 15/50 for funny/furry days, oi is changed after each race meeting
I think this oil is the reason why my last gearbox was safe after all the punition it gets.
fab