Some oils are better then others. But like has been said change interval is the most important thing you can do. In the short run if you keep oil changed most oils will do the job. But if you look at some of the independent test it does appear there is a difference, not much but some. I use Mobile1. I have thought of Amsoil but just haven't got around to trying it. I know of some people that run aviation oil in their car. That can get pricy
As long as MINI owners are ignoring BMW / MINI stupid recommend oil change intervals and are changing oil every 3-5k every motor should be ok. I don’t care how much oil is what kind each person uses, we still we all still need to change it because even though oil technology may have advanced over the last few decades. Filters are still made of paper.
Thank you sir - Correct - I think it is. Need to take it off and polish it as the carbon is a bit "faded".. and you already turned me on the AEM intake. I need to go ahead and pull the trigger and get it here. Now back to working on the site.
Today was detail wash, clean all glass inside and out, vacuum while interior and dress every part of interior. Matte finish Not that crappy Armor All flashy look. I also took off the Winter wheels and put on the refreshed Summer wheels. Installed my updated Valentine V1 with remote display. ( No Virginia Trooper driving awards this year ) Cleaned dry K&N air filter. Replaced cabin air filter. Filled Meth tank with VP M-1. only 4 gallons left so I need to pick up another 5 gal. Replaced rear trunk handle. Fixed a rear jack point. ** I have old TSW all metal jack points and one came off when the car was at Helix last month. Installed new Raceseng shift knob. http://www.raceseng.com/products/shift-knobs/mini/6-speed-manual Took her out for a test drive after the RMW upgrades done at Helix. ** New RMW Gand AM Cam, ViPEC ECU installed, Innovative Wideband O2 installed and ** JAN \ RMW tuned on the Helix Dyno. At the wheels 270 HP / 192 Tq. Real test drive an nice warm roads with Summer tires and light rims = on yeah this bad boy is faster and quicker. The Dragon will be a blast this year. All I have left to do is replace both old cracked front fender liners. I have the new ones sitting in the garage with all the stupid “MINI” clips. Maybe I will instal them tomorrow morning. I could have done them today but it was very warm and sunny and I wanted to go drive. I have 3 details and ceramic coatings to do over the next 3 weekends and I am saving the last weekend to go over my car before the Dragon.
My live oak tree is exploding with pollen. Everything is covered in yellow dust. My MINI is in the garage, but if I go anywhere, it is going to get a coating of yellow dust from the millions of live oak trees. It is just part of life at this time of year in North Texas. CD
Nothing new with the MINI, she sat home while we went to Birmingham for a softball tournament. My fielding was kinda shitty Saturday but batting was on point Hit a homer! That night I ended up with food poisoning, puking and s******g my brains out till about 4 am. I didn't play Sunday.... but did sleep from 3 in the afternoon till about 5 this AM.
Washed mine yesterday. Will be doing some injector cleaning today. P2096 popped up today. Hoping that will fix it. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
You CANNOT clear a P2096 code with any reader. It is a hard fact code stored in the ECU for a bad O2 sensor. After you correct the issue you have to hook up a dealership tool or a BAV tech cable with a laptop. You have to scan the car, clear all hard stored codes and reset the adaptives. Link to BavTech tool below and it only works on Windows machines , Not Apple products. Then and only then will the feared P2096 go away. I know these steps very well because I have done this several times and have the BAV Tech software on a laptop and have the cable. P.S. Your injectors are fine that’s not what the code is for. It’s your second O2 sensor. Only but OEM O2 sensors. BAV tech cable you need. http://www.bavariantechnic.com/buy.aspx Basic Kit - Single Vehicle The Basic cable can be used on a single BMW or Mini vehicle only and does not include a storage case. This option cannot be expanded to support more than one car or upgraded to Enthusiast or Professional. As with all of our kits, the software and software updates are included. $179
