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  1. Miniac

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    #14 Miniac, Oct 8, 2018
    Haha! A gambling man, i am happy to play the role of bookie and take a small handling fee on any bets........to assist in the expediting the Cooper back on the road of course ;)
    Stoopid question though , who the hell does walnut blasting (NOT THE MINI DEALER IM ASSSUMING)
    I use a local BMW/MINI independent mechanic.
    Not to sound sceptical, but my mechanic ability is limited & more or less started & ends at oil changes......
    I just don’t need to be sold a spare “Johnson rod”!!!


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    #16 Miniac, Oct 8, 2018
    Lol
    Interesting.. google returns nothing about walnut blasting here in Australia.
    Soda blasting yes.... I’ll drop into the mechanic this afternoon and discuss the pros and cons of Johnson rods! Hahahaha


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    #19 MCS02, Oct 9, 2018
    Your right short drives are bad for them, it doesn’t heat up long enough to evaporate all the moisture. Changing the oil more often will help it from turning in to mayonnaise.
    You know I am not above hoping on a plane and coming and getting that beer! I’ve always wanted to come to Australia.
     
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    #21 MCS02, Oct 9, 2018
    Great video! I have that to look forwarded to on the Helmet.
     
  5. Dave.0

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    #25 Dave.0, Oct 10, 2018
    I only buy OEM filters by the six pack at my local dealership. I get a friendly “employee” discount.
    My car has been very modded and I run Meth so the oil gets dirty rather quickly. That’s why I change my oil ever 3,000 - 3,500 miles.

    Fresh Motul motor oil and the OEM filters are cheape insurance for very expensive RMW motor parts.

    My motor is over a 100k and looks new inside.
     
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    #26 Miniac, Oct 10, 2018
    Right, dealership sounds the way to go for filters.
    Google only points to suss products made in Asia land.
    On another note, my bmw mechanic recommends 10w 60 spec oil..... thoughts .?.?.
    I imagine there is an entire thread dedicated to viscosity so apologies in advance..... can of worms :)


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    #27 MCS02, Oct 10, 2018
    Now you did it! You have started an oil war! Haven’t you ever watched Mad Max?

    I use 5W 30. I think 10W 60 would be to thick.
     
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    #29 Dave.0, Oct 11, 2018

    Tell your buddy the BWM Tech your car has a good American motor under the hood and 5-30 will be fine.

    The 1st gens do not have crappy BMW motors.
     
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