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  1. MCS02

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    #8 MCS02, Apr 5, 2014
    You can get a oil filter socket on eBay cheep.

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    I only use OEM filters.
     
  2. Dave.0

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    #13 Dave.0, Apr 8, 2014
    I am also an oddball with my oil but I just wanted to give basic information. :aureola:
     
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    #14 Apok, Apr 8, 2014
    Why 0w40?
     
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    #15 vetsvette, Apr 8, 2014
    Here's a link.

    What's the right oil for my car?

    For around $24 for a 5 quart jug at WW, you can't beat it. I run Mobil 1 in all of my vehicles except for the HD.
     
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    #16 Apok, Apr 8, 2014
    So Mini and Dave.0 say 5w30, but Mobil 1 say 0w40. Is this just a preference? or is there an advantage to doing the 0w40?
     
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    #20 Apok, Apr 8, 2014
    Thats just odd cause my oil cap and manual says 5w30. Guess Ill put 0w40 in next time.
     
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    #22 Gil-galad, Apr 8, 2014
    We tend to get hung up on oil viscosity numbers as measures of performance rather than the equally (or more) important API and ACEA specifications.

    Here's a nice little summary:

    Oil Labelling Explained - TechWiki

    Note that Mobile 1 0w-40 meets both the ACEA A3/B3 and A3/B4 specs and has very acceptable HTHS (though it's not the highest on the list). That's why it's listed in the MINI manual and why many of us choose to use it.
     
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    #29 Apok, Apr 9, 2014
    Loved that movie.
     
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