For those that don't know, this is the new turbo-charged engine jointly developed by BMW and Peugot. The latter was the first to successfully bring DI to a gasoline engine. I'm hoping their longer experience with this technology will not be similar to the Audi problems I've been reading about here.
BMW specs synthetic 5W30. The manual lists a Mini Cooper branded oil and Mobil 1 5w30 or 5w40, or a synthetic oil that meets API SH or greater. The manual doesn't mention any of the BMW Long Life specs. Calling Mini's customer service didn't turn up anything else. Suggestions on what oil to use? I'm planning on going oil analysis anyway.
Oh yeah, I've been a lurker here for a bit and also have an '02 WRX and '92 VW Corrado.
John
BMW specs synthetic 5W30. The manual lists a Mini Cooper branded oil and Mobil 1 5w30 or 5w40, or a synthetic oil that meets API SH or greater. The manual doesn't mention any of the BMW Long Life specs. Calling Mini's customer service didn't turn up anything else. Suggestions on what oil to use? I'm planning on going oil analysis anyway.
Oh yeah, I've been a lurker here for a bit and also have an '02 WRX and '92 VW Corrado.
John