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  1. 22nd February 2016, 02:52 PM #1
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    What is the correct grade oil for an r56 mcs as the Internet seems to have differing opinions
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  2. 22nd February 2016, 03:31 PM #2
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    Kyle I'm sure if it's like the R53 and F56 its 0-30W


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    You only need two tools in life WD40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should use WD40 and if it moves and shouldn't use Duct Tape.
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  3. 22nd February 2016, 09:10 PM #3
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    There's a sticker on the rocker cover that states 0w30 but im sure mini now recomend 10w30
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  4. 22nd February 2016, 09:50 PM #4
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    MINI def recommend 0w30 I was in on Friday to buy top up bottle although they've started to use Shell over Castrol
    You only need two tools in life WD40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should use WD40 and if it moves and shouldn't use Duct Tape.
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  5. 7th March 2016, 12:21 AM #5
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    Can find both shell helix ultra ect and castrol edge titanium at a decent price now to figure which is best lol

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  6. 7th March 2016, 10:07 AM #6
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    Best to double check but last time JC did an oil change on Kirsten's CM and my R56 S it was Mobil 0w30. I'm no expert on this but this was what was used.
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  7. 7th March 2016, 07:13 PM #7
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    Both the oils I'm looking at 0w30 just need to figure which is best .... both around the same price

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  8. 7th March 2016, 08:18 PM #8
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    I don't think one is any better than the other Kyle if you can get either at s decent price that'd job done for me
    You only need two tools in life WD40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should use WD40 and if it moves and shouldn't use Duct Tape.
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