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Are the cylinders nitrated on the Subaru engines? The reason I'm asking, because I had a 2012 BMW R1200 motorcycle, w/the Boxster engine, and it took a long time to seat the rings on it, because of the cylinders being nitrated. On average it took between 6000 to 6500 miles on the engine to get...

Are the issues mainly w/engines w/automatic transmissions, or do they include those w/manuals as well? The reason I ask, w/a manual, people then to use the engine to slow down, by down shifting. I would think this helps in seating the rings better. I just bought a new 2015 Crosstrek, w/a...

Originally Posted By: HyundaiGuy While I wouldn't hesitate to use Mobil or Castrol OW40 in my Turbo (or your Abarth) I would recommend PU while under warranty. PENNZOIL 5W-40 ULTRA EURO or 0W-40 ULTRA? I haven't seen the Euro anyplace, except on Amazon.com. .

Originally Posted By: vinu_neuro GoHack, you've missed a lot in the last several years. I have bad news for you regarding the GC in your Mini, it's not "synthetic" per your definition. Group III and Group III+ are the base oils used in formulations like Castrol 0W-30, 0W-40, M1 0W-40, PU 5W-40...

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete And so here we go again... What can I say, I like to use the best.

Originally Posted By: dparm Originally Posted By: GoHack What is so irritating is, no matter what synthetic oil you buy, you really have no idea if it is really a true 100% synthetic oil, like a GRP 4 or 5. Group III is synthetic oil. I don't know why people struggle with this fact. To...

Originally Posted By: HyundaiGuy If you want to veer from the dealer recommended PU 5W40 Euro (which meets Fiat/Chrysler spec) why not Mobil 1 0W40? Mobil 1 is just another GRP 3, is it not? It is the recommended oil for Porsche's. I do use 5W-20 Mobil 1 in my Jeep. What is so irritating is...

I just noticed in an O'Riley Auto Parts store, a new Castrol 0W-40 European Synthetic Oil, which is made in Belgium. Anyone know if this is as good as the 0W-30 German Made Castrol? Is it a "REAL" Synthetic oil, or just cracked mineral base? I'd like to use it in my Fiat Abarth engine, if it...

Originally Posted By: HyundaiGuy Nothing wrong with 5W20 in engines that require it. I ran it in our Hyundais and they ran as well when sold as new. We would have kept than but they were as dull as can be, One thing to point out (and forgive me if someone else did) is that no Mobil oils meet...

I'm getting my '10 Mini Cooper's oil/filter changed for it's winter storage tomorrow. The storage will probably be for around three (3) months or so. I also plan to fill the fuel tank. I use Chevron gasoline. Question, do I need to add a fuel stabilizer in the tank for just three (3) month's...

Originally Posted By: danthaman1980 Originally Posted By: Gabe Originally Posted By: GMBoy gun grabbers don't know history and believe whatever the media tells them...and cannot rationalize their thought of how ANY gun law will stop a CRIMINAL who, by simple definition, doesn't obey laws. That...

Well I ended up replacing both the oil and filter today. Looking at the replaced oil filter, it was very clean. The oil/filter change turned out not to cost me anything, since the first oil change is free. I'm told that they don't use break in oil on these new Pentastar engines. .

Thanks for everyone's input. With close to 1000 miles on my 3.6L Pentistar engine, I'm having just the oil filter replaced tomorrow. The oil is still clean, so I'm keeping that in it for a while longer. Reason for the filter change, there's obviously going to be metal particles from the engine...

Originally Posted By: Pablo Originally Posted By: GoHack Originally Posted By: DragRace Originally Posted By: NHHEMI Royal Purple API SN Amsoil XL( I think it is Grp IV or at least some - ask Pablo ). Both will meet your warranty requirements. Amsoil XL is group 3 and would be a good choice...

Originally Posted By: MBS500 Originally Posted By: GoHack Originally Posted By: MBS500 Isn't mini 15k miles or 1 year? Look at the manual. If it says "or once per year", point at it and make them change it. They probably used Mini branded 5w-30 aka Bmw 5w-30 aka Castrol. BMW has recently...

Originally Posted By: DragRace Originally Posted By: NHHEMI Royal Purple API SN Amsoil XL( I think it is Grp IV or at least some - ask Pablo ). Both will meet your warranty requirements. Amsoil XL is group 3 and would be a good choice for the new Jeep Eh,nm looks like you already made your...

Thanks everyone for your input. I guess I'll go w/the Mobil 1 then, since it's easy to get. I take care of my vehicles. Always have. We obviously ALL do here, otherwise we wouldn't be here on the "Bob is the Oil Guy" forum, to find out what is the best? I change my engine oil/filter at least...

BMW 5W-30 or Castrol European Formula GC (German Castrol) 0W-30. There's some others listed on their website below as well. http://www.miniusa.com/faq.jsp?category=10#/contactFaq/faq/maintenance-m .

Originally Posted By: Miller88 First, you'll want to make sure you stick with the grade recommended as they are still having engine problems with the 3.6. Also you MUST use oil that meets the chrysler specification. Chrysler switched to 5w-20 claiming that it cooled the heads better, IIRC...

Originally Posted By: MBS500 Isn't mini 15k miles or 1 year? Look at the manual. If it says "or once per year", point at it and make them change it. They probably used Mini branded 5w-30 aka Bmw 5w-30 aka Castrol. BMW has recently dropped the recommended oil change from 15K to 10K...