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Dicanio

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16th Feb, 2008 at 11:08:04pm

Which oil would be best in a fresh engine and how long should it stay in there for initially?

paul wiginton
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16th Feb, 2008 at 11:47:14pm

I like Unipart green for running in. I do about 100 miles then use Valvoline VR1 Racing oil.

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I seriously doubt it!

BENROSS

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20th Feb, 2008 at 01:30:56am

i would run some £12 to £15 a gallon 20/50 mineral oil
change it at 100 miles and then at 500






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20th Feb, 2008 at 08:14:21am

I do the same as Benross.

WWW.TURBO-MINI.COM


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20th Feb, 2008 at 08:16:41am

me too

-MINI CLUBMAN 1380 TURBO-

iain
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20th Feb, 2008 at 10:06:03am

me to, its cheapest from morrisions *happy*

about £3-4 a gallon

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20th Feb, 2008 at 11:06:08am

Just don't get the turbo too hot with the mineral only oil.

Best to run a semi rather than full mineral with the turbo IMO.

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mike_jenkins

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26th Feb, 2008 at 07:05:37pm

What do you use in your car Wil?

I've always used Millers TransM 20w50 mineral in my N/A engines, but was planning to go to the CTV 20w50 for the turbo engine. The only thing that worries me is using a semi-synthetic from what will basically be zero miles - I don't think I've ever run an engine for more than about 200 miles between rebuilds (and that is about 3 years).

Unfortunately the turbo motor won't be ready until mid-season, but I'm about to make a bulk order for oil with a few friends so any advice would be gratefully received.

Jason G

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26th Feb, 2008 at 07:41:51pm

I'm planning on using valvoline VR1 or Millers CTV. Vr1 is abit cheaper on the wallet.

On 19th Jan, 2010 wil_h said:
I would start the furthest place from the finish.


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Been neglecting Turbo'd 'A' series..............

iain
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26th Feb, 2008 at 07:54:30pm

mines getting CTV when i get chance to buy some! its done its running in now.

Jason G

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26th Feb, 2008 at 08:18:51pm

Think theres a post on a group buy.

On 19th Jan, 2010 wil_h said:
I would start the furthest place from the finish.


On 24th Mar, 2012 apbellamy said:
I feel all special knowing that I've given your mum my wood.


Been neglecting Turbo'd 'A' series..............
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