Engine Drivetrain 2nd Gen S Most liked posts in thread: Witch Oil

Since Dave's not here I'll fill in his absence. Use Amsoil it is the best, all other oil is carp.

Speaking for me only, Mobil 1 0w40 works well. I believe in 5,000 mile oil changes. Oils is cheaper than engines.

 

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The issue with Witch Oil is one is often very unsure of the eye of newt content. Sure, the label says X ppm. Where was the newt eye sourced? Was it humanly? Were these Siberian Newts that offer better cold weather starting or Mexican Newts, with their better heat tolerance.

I won't even get into the whole farm raised vs wild collected. That argument will never be solved. Let's just say, go wild!

Now, oil made from stocks collected from dead dinosaurs. That's an easy subject. Get a good one, they pretty much all are.

 

Don't throw it away Mark....

Justa save it and gib it to the Justa Jimmy Jim.....

 

5W-30, 0W-30, 5W-40, or 0W-40 full synthetic with ACEA A3/B3 cert would be good.
Also with LL-01 unless you change it oftener than recommended as noted above.
That actually narrows it down quite a bit. Mobil 1 0W-40 and the factory oil are good
choices, and there are a few others that "make the grade" as well.

 

One more oil change bit of info..... STAY OUT of the local Iffy Lube franchise. Doesn't matter witch one they all suck.

 

Regardless of where you choose to purchase, the only choices I believe you should consider are Mann and/or Mahle. Having experienced both, I've had better luck with the Mann fitment.

 

Thank you Minidave for saving oil for all of us 5,000 oil change folks.

 

True as long as it meets the spec for your car. Not all do. No worries about which witch you use. :wink:

 

All good...

 

:shocked: Wait, so no 75W-110 in the crankcase then?

Hmmmmm :skep:

 

Witch hazel won't work...
I usually used mobil1 at 7500 mile change intervals...
Usually the 5w-30 extended change with the gold cap or the 0w-40 euro one (which DOES meet the OEM specs).
I never cared for amsol...too many folks sell it posting rave reviews to help the brand since it is sold by "dealers".... Also they say it would meet the BMW specs if tested...key IF tested...take their word for it?! Exxon/Mobil tested their oil...sure it cost them $$, but why not amsol? They say due to $$ and charge you 2x the cost....IMO redline, Royal purple, etc are all over rated... Same reason...its cheaper to do more frequent oil changes with a good product like mobil1.

 

Amazon. ECS. WMW. Pelikan. Out Motoring. Mini Mania.

Who'd I leave out?

I use Amazon because I am a Prime member and the shipping is 2-day free.

http://smile.amazon.com/Mann-Filter-HU711-51X-Oil-Filter/dp/B00HJR6TUW/ref=sr_1_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1438565077&vehicle=2009-32-218-2120--61-6-5-8663-2625-1-1-2844--2-0&sr=1-3&ymm=2009%3Amini%3Acooper&keywords=mini+oil+filter

 

I only use truffle oil in my French engine.

 

Ya know that coconut oil will help with its overall appearance and keep it looking young.

 

My exception >>> Those of us who like to do it at 5,000 miles regardless of what others think. Guess Metalman gets a pass on this one. :wink:

 

Mobil 1 0W40 European Blend for me every 3,000 miles. Then as most know....I dig overkill!!!

 

Take a look at this thread, lots have opined.

http://www.motoringalliance.com/forums/mini-stuff/25130-good-old-what-wipers-fuel-oil-air-filter-tires-do-you-use-thread.html