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  1. 9th February 2011, 08:40 PM #1
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    sorry folks this old question again! ive searched through old threads but findin the decision off which engine oil to use very confusing! Everyone says something different...arghh halfords say 5w 30 then the mobil website say 0w 40 and some others sayin 0w 30...? help also what makes best? castrol?
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  2. 10th February 2011, 02:22 PM #2
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    Castrol edge fully synthetic 5w30w
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  3. 10th February 2011, 02:39 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by ianking View Post
    Castrol edge fully synthetic 5w30w
    ... is this OK for the R57 Cooper too?
    Deposit paid ... something new this way comes!
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  4. 10th February 2011, 03:25 PM #4
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    Its for ALL petrol engined MINIs. Not sure about the D cars as never had a D.
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  5. 10th February 2011, 07:54 PM #5
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    cheers man, what about spark plugs lol should i be changing them? 2006, 42k miles,doubt theyve ever been done..
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  6. 10th February 2011, 08:07 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by satans little helper View Post
    cheers man, what about spark plugs lol should i be changing them? 2006, 42k miles,doubt theyve ever been done..
    I would change them..... it wont do any harm and they aint expensive.
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  7. 10th February 2011, 08:50 PM #7
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    yeh think i will craig, will need to buy a torque wrench though,
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    Quote Originally Posted by satans little helper View Post
    yeh think i will craig, will need to buy a torque wrench though,
    Can't remember where you are but if your close by you can borrow mine


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  9. 10th February 2011, 09:16 PM #9
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    Just dont cross thread the new plugs when putting in!

    My last mechanic did this and i popped a plug 400miles from home...

    Be carefull
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  10. 10th February 2011, 09:37 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Craig View Post
    Can't remember where you are but if your close by you can borrow mine


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    thanks craig nice of you to offer am just gonna buy 1 though i have a tool fetish lol
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