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JT

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7th Apr, 2017 at 12:11:33pm

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Just about to pit the oil in the mini after winter teething problem sort out! :)

One of the problems was an oil leak. Ive attended to several suspect areas. But was wondering if I should put some cheap Halfords 20/50 in for the first start up and say 50 miles, if that! just to make sure it's fixed. As I really don't want to put the can of millers ctv in to find I gotta take engine out again.

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Wilts

7th Apr, 2017 at 01:00:31pm

i ran my engine in on wilkos oil,

el cheapo

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JT

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7th Apr, 2017 at 01:02:23pm

The engines already run in. Just want to be sure all is OK before rolling road tune up etc

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7th Apr, 2017 at 01:03:39pm

I gave up with Millers CVT as it was so expensive. I just use the Minispares cheap 20/50 now. http://minispares.com/product/Classic/Engi...k%20to%20search

has the zddp that is so loved for the gearbox.

My cars don't do a lot of miles, and it's impossible for me to quantify wear. But it's nice thick oil and seems to stay in.

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steve2016

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7th Apr, 2017 at 01:10:07pm

What's wrong with the halfords classic oil? I've been using it for years and haven't had problems?

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7th Apr, 2017 at 01:31:08pm

Nowt I suspect, but minispares is closer to my house than Halfords:)

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On 2nd Jan, 2013 fastcarl said:
the design shows a distinct lack of imagination,
talk about starting off with a clean sheet of paper, then not bothering to fucking draw on it,lol

On 20th Apr, 2012 Paul S said:
I'm mainly concerned about swirl in the runners caused by the tangential entry.


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7th Apr, 2017 at 02:13:11pm

Just put the millers back in again if it's not dine any miles!
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