When I start up my MINI 'cold'...............

[Crombers]

it seems a bit 'tappety'. Oil level is below 'mid' , has this got anything to do with it ? Third service (do they even change the oil at this service?) is due 3000 odd miles , should I just wait or can I do something now ?

[AndyP & Lenore]

You could top your oil up. Wouldn't wait for the service. I used to be able to tell when my Vauxhall Nova was low on oil just from the "tappety" sound from the engine. Not saying this is defo whats causing the noise, but it would probably rule it out/in.

A.;)

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by crombers

it seems a bit 'tappety'. Oil level is below 'mid' , has this got anything to do with it ? Third service (do they even change the oil at this service?) is due 3000 odd miles , should I just wait or can I do something now ?


your oil should not be a problem as the viscosity in synthetic oils are fine. unless some dim wit has put in the wrong oil. synthetic oil should not really thicken in cold weather. Unless your oil pump is on the road out and not getting the oil up to the top of the engine.

anyway we have not really had that cold a weather yet.

[stoney]

mine was doing the same hen it was cold i put it in 2 menzies and they said there as nothing wrong mind u they said there as no whisling noise and when i took it down 2 my sisters bit they told me there as some thing to do with my heating

[bigcoyote]

I would top up the oil level -- if it still makes noise I would have the dealer look at it. If you do have a lifter / tappet going bad then let MINI pay for it.

If all else fails I would add some Lucas oil stabilizer or Marvel oil to the crank case and see if that solves the problem.

I had a old Mazda Miata and it would tap something terrible in the mornings - a half quart of Lucas with every oil change and it purred like a kitten -- still going with over 250K on the odo.

Good luck:cool:

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop


quote:Originally posted by crombers

it seems a bit 'tappety'. Oil level is below 'mid' , has this got anything to do with it ? Third service (do they even change the oil at this service?) is due 3000 odd miles , should I just wait or can I do something now ?


your oil should not be a problem as the viscosity in synthetic oils are fine. unless some dim wit has put in the wrong oil. synthetic oil should not really thicken in cold weather. Unless your oil pump is on the road out and not getting the oil up to the top of the engine.

anyway we have not really had that cold a weather yet.


Fi , What oil do i buy & can I get some outwith BMW? Seem to remember a post on this topic but canny find it.

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by crombers


quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop


quote:Originally posted by crombers

it seems a bit 'tappety'. Oil level is below 'mid' , has this got anything to do with it ? Third service (do they even change the oil at this service?) is due 3000 odd miles , should I just wait or can I do something now ?


your oil should not be a problem as the viscosity in synthetic oils are fine. unless some dim wit has put in the wrong oil. synthetic oil should not really thicken in cold weather. Unless your oil pump is on the road out and not getting the oil up to the top of the engine.

anyway we have not really had that cold a weather yet.


Fi , What oil do i buy & can I get some outwith BMW? Seem to remember a post on this topic but canny find it.


Make MINI incl. MINI ONE
Model Mini One, Mini Cooper 1.6, -Convertible (W10, R50, R52)
Engine P
Year 2001-

Application Recommendation Capacity (ltr) Links
Engine (P) EDGE 0W-30 (a,f,g) 4.5

[Scottie]

I know you will but mind and check your oil actually needs topped up before you put any oil in.:D

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

I know you will but mind and check your oil actually needs topped up before you put any oil in.:D


Will do ;)

[Wul]

allan - YHM! :)

[X30YES]

it seems a bit 'tappety'.

Try depressing the clutch pedal.........you might find "noise" is in the gearbox area ....It was with my car :p;)

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by Wul

allan - YHM! :)


Duh? :p

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by crombers


quote:Originally posted by Wul

allan - YHM! :)


Duh? :p


You have mail.

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop


quote:Originally posted by crombers


quote:Originally posted by Wul

allan - YHM! :)


Duh? :p


You have mail.


Not yet I don't :(

[Gorbash12346]

oil and filter is changed at every service (oil service and inspections 1 and 2) if anyone wants to know what is carried out at each service i can make a list if you haven't already got one?

[indigomatt]

quote:Originally posted by X30YES

it seems a bit 'tappety'.

Try depressing the clutch pedal.........you might find "noise" is in the gearbox area ....It was with my car :p;)


This could be up with mine also... First heard tappety sound jus before christmas & oil is near max...

Does this mean the gearbox/clutch is :( what did you' sdo to fix...?

M.

[X30YES]

quote:Originally posted by indigomatt


quote:Originally posted by X30YES

it seems a bit 'tappety'.

Try depressing the clutch pedal.........you might find "noise" is in the gearbox area ....It was with my car :p;)


This could be up with mine also... First heard tappety sound jus before christmas & oil is near max...

Does this mean the gearbox/clutch is :( what did you' sdo to fix...?

M.
My problem was solved by changing the gear box oil !!! back to the older type they used pre 2006 (I think) gorby might know !!:p

[markyc]

quote:Originally posted by bigcoyote

I would top up the oil level -- if it still makes noise I would have the dealer look at it. If you do have a lifter / tappet going bad then let MINI pay for it.

If all else fails I would add some Lucas oil stabilizer or Marvel oil to the crank case and see if that solves the problem.

I had a old Mazda Miata and it would tap something terrible in the mornings - a half quart of Lucas with every oil change and it purred like a kitten -- still going with over 250K on the odo.

Good luck:cool:


Still a low mileage car then :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::D;)