Is there are really good argument of not putting in the recommended 0W20 for my wife's car? The maintenance free period is over and I sell Amsoil. Issue is they don't make a 0W20 however they have a signature series 5W20. This is just a sanity check and thanks in advance!
2016 mini Clubman S oil replacement
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Your in Canada, where using something thicker than the vehicle manufacture recommends goes hand and hand. I'd use it without worry.
Sure....why not! It belongs to your wife....
And Dont forget to remap it on top of it!
And Dont forget to remap it on top of it!
Amsoil doesn't make a 0W-20? What is ASM?
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Originally Posted by Mymaggiebell
Is there are really good argument of not putting in the recommended 0W20 for my wife's car? The maintenance free period is over and I sell Amsoil. Issue is they don't make a 0W20 however they have a signature series 5W20. This is just a sanity check and thanks in advance!
Use LL oils. Amsoil makes LL01 oils.
BMW engines use specific 0W20 oils but you can use heavier oils. Just any, regardless of manufacturer, W20 oil won't cut it.
Is there are really good argument of not putting in the recommended 0W20 for my wife's car? The maintenance free period is over and I sell Amsoil. Issue is they don't make a 0W20 however they have a signature series 5W20. This is just a sanity check and thanks in advance!
Use LL oils. Amsoil makes LL01 oils.
BMW engines use specific 0W20 oils but you can use heavier oils. Just any, regardless of manufacturer, W20 oil won't cut it.
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Thank you!
Thank you!!
It is nearing its end to warranty so a tune maybe justified
I am only going by searching by her car.....nothing is recommended
Ok thank you!!
Originally Posted by Mymaggiebell
I am only going by searching by her car.....nothing is recommended
Where are you searching? Don't you have an owner's manual?
I am only going by searching by her car.....nothing is recommended
Where are you searching? Don't you have an owner's manual?
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Originally Posted by Mymaggiebell
I am only going by searching by her car.....nothing is recommended
Where are you searching? Don't you have an owner's manual?
Exactly. I would check your owners manual. There will be a section usually near the back with something like this :
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Originally Posted by Mymaggiebell
I am only going by searching by her car.....nothing is recommended
Where are you searching? Don't you have an owner's manual?
Exactly. I would check your owners manual. There will be a section usually near the back with something like this :
Originally Posted by Mymaggiebell
It is nearing its end to warranty so a tune maybe justified
With or without a tune...5w40.....the lower I would go would be 5w30....but both with Euro specs!!!
It is nearing its end to warranty so a tune maybe justified
With or without a tune...5w40.....the lower I would go would be 5w30....but both with Euro specs!!!
https://www.miniusa.com/content/dam...54-Clubman-Owners-Manual-with-screen.pdf
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Viscosity grades Gasoline engine: When selecting an engine oil, make sure that the engine oil has the viscosity grade SAE 0W-20. Alternatively, also engine oils with viscosity grades SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 can be used. More information about suitable engine oil ratings and viscosities of engine oils can be requested
Suitable engine oil types Add engine oils that meet the following oil rating standards: Gasoline engine BMW Longlife-01 FE.
More information about suitable engine oil ratings and viscosities of engine oils can be requested from a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Alternative engine oil types If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an engine oil with the following oil rating can be added: Gasoline engine BMW Longlife-01. API SL or superior oil rating.
If you're in warranty, use the LL-01FE. Out of warranty, you choice of oil is your decision...
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Viscosity grades Gasoline engine: When selecting an engine oil, make sure that the engine oil has the viscosity grade SAE 0W-20. Alternatively, also engine oils with viscosity grades SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 can be used. More information about suitable engine oil ratings and viscosities of engine oils can be requested
Suitable engine oil types Add engine oils that meet the following oil rating standards: Gasoline engine BMW Longlife-01 FE.
More information about suitable engine oil ratings and viscosities of engine oils can be requested from a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Alternative engine oil types If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an engine oil with the following oil rating can be added: Gasoline engine BMW Longlife-01. API SL or superior oil rating.
If you're in warranty, use the LL-01FE. Out of warranty, you choice of oil is your decision...
My sister has a Cooper S but a year newer. I stick to the LL14 recommended 0w20. If it was my own car and actually got driven with any authority I would probably use LL01FE 0w30.
On the Amsoil Website....they do not list an oil for this vehicle, which is why I wrongly assumed they did not have 0w20. I understand how to read the owners manual and also the oil cap? Seriously, just because something is listed isn't meaning it's gospel and that's why I asked here? Thanks for everyone's help peace!
peace!I recently changed the oil in my (new to me) 2017 Clubman S. I used the Mini 0w20 and filter purchased from an online vendor. I want to meet the specs set by Mini / BMW, especially during the warranty period. I wish that the major oil companies would sell a 0w20 oil that met LL14 specs that was available at all the big retailers.
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