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  1. MCS02

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    #21 MCS02, Dec 31, 2014
    Ok here's your sign too! I know there is at least one more of you 0w-30 duds out there (Chashton). :biggrin5:

    The Mini is a great car and lots of fun but the community is even better. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #11 Firebro17, Dec 30, 2014

    :Thumbsup: That's such great advice from both you guys... Out'a curiosity, what's your recommendation for a MINI that may only get 500 miles on it in 6 months...? :lol:
     
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    #20 M1N1, Dec 31, 2014
    Welcome. Pics please. We are simple folk who like pictures.

    Buy a Bentley Service Manual for your MINI. Absolute must have.
     
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    #2 Dave.0, Dec 30, 2014
    Welcome to M\A but don't wait until 12,000 lies for an oil change. The longest I would go with you car is 6k and that's pushing it.

    I have a very modded car and I change my oil every 3k.
     
  5. MCS02

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    #3 MCS02, Dec 30, 2014
    Welcome to MA!
    I agree with Dave, don't go over 6000 between oil changes. I also change my oil every 3000 miles. But that is more often than needed.

    You may want to check the control arm bushings, they probbably need to be changed. If so use Power flex bushings they last longer.

    Show us some pictures of your Mini.

    Serenity, good name but then agin I'm a Firefly fan.
     
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    #7 old81, Dec 30, 2014
    Welcome to M/A, the 2005 should be great but stay ahead of the maintenance, small things will add up and put you into the shop.

    Hope you have a good independent MINI shop where you live, the 05s are getting expensive to get fixed at the dealers.
     
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    #12 MCS02, Dec 30, 2014
    Well some of us DRIVE OUR MINIS! :lol::lol::lol::lol: my recommendation would be for you to send me your classic and I will put some miles on it for you.:D
     
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    #13 Firebro17, Dec 30, 2014
    I know, I've just got too dang many choices in rides I guess...
     
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    #14 mrntd, Dec 31, 2014
    Welcome Aboard!

    I change my oil once a year but that is only 5k mi. Almost all of which is driving fun roads.
     
  10. Dawnann

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    #5 Dawnann, Dec 30, 2014
    Thanks for the oil change advice I will definitely follow it and will have the control arm bushings checked. I'll post pictures tomorrow. I'm hoping to be able to get custom plates that say SHINY.
     
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    #15 Stefanie, Dec 31, 2014
    Haha! Not a bad problem to have...
     
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    #4 Savvy, Dec 30, 2014
    Welcome aboard!
     
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    #6 00Mini, Dec 30, 2014
    Welcome to M/A !!
     
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    #8 rum4, Dec 30, 2014
    Welcome to m/a
     
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    #9 TheModFather, Dec 30, 2014
    Welcome to M/A! :D
     
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    #10 wmwny, Dec 30, 2014
    Welcome to M/A!
     
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    #16 Dave.0, Dec 31, 2014
    SAE 0W-30 Signature Series 100% Synthetic Motor Oil

    AMSOIL SAE 0W-30 Signature Series 100% Synthetic Motor Oil
     
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    #18 CHKMINI, Dec 31, 2014
    I run Mobil European Blend 0w-40
     
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    #19 Green Flash, Dec 31, 2014
    Learning is part of the fun

    There is much to learn about your new-to-you MINI, and that is part of the fun of owning a MINI. A big part, as you have already learned, is the fun derived from driving this car. Learning about the history, maintenance, and how to change some aspects of the car to make it more of an expression of yourself are a few of the other fun aspects.

    You can learn from reading this forum, and other MINI forums, checking out the vendors who have links on M/A, and getting a couple books about MINIs.

    May you have many miles of smiles with you MINI.
     
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