Can you use 10W 40 in a Mini Cooper?
Older models not requiring full synthetic oil can use a 10w/40 mineral based oil readily available. Please note that all Mini Cooper S models, Turbo and Supercharged engines, require full synthetic oils.
What happens if I use 10W40 instead of 5W20?
And a 10W40 would invalidate your warranty… just so you know. In a 5W20 engine. You could use a 0W20 oil (I use 0W20 oil) in cold weather and it would be Ok by Ford. (they will not say it is good, but they will still honor the warranty..)
Does it matter if I use 10W40 instead of 5w30?
Your vehicle does not use 5W-30 oil. The recommended oil viscosity for your vehicle, according to Kia documentation, is 10W-40. If you drive the vehicle in exceptionally cold weather, well below 32 degrees, you can use 5W-30 oil but even 10W-40 is still perfectly OK to use if outdoor temperatures are below freezing.
What kind of oil does a 2006 Mini Cooper use?
Engine Oil
| Viscosity: | 5W-30, 0W-30 (All TEMPS) |
|---|---|
| Capacity: | 4.8 quarts (with filter)After refill check oil level. |
| Torque: | 18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug) |
What kind of oil do I need for my Mini Cooper?
For an oil to meet the ACEA A3/B3 requirements, it must be stable, have a high viscosity rating at high temperatures, a low evaporative loss ratio, low levels of harmful, environmentally unfriendly sulfated ash and good oil/elastomer compatibility. There is a Mini-specific motor oil by Castrol called Mini Full Synthetic Motor Oil.
Can you use 10W30 oil on an old engine?
Yes, it will be prudent to use thick engine oil like 10w30 on older engines and motors. Thick engine oil will improve the oil pressure of older engines. This is because when the engine gets old, their clearances extend, thus demanding less liquid oil for better protection.
What happens if I use 10W-40 instead of 5W-30?
The 40 in a 10-w-40 simply means that the oil must fall within certain viscosity limits at 100°C. As such lower the number, the thinner the oil: a 30 oil is thinner than a 40 oil at 100°C etc. One must use the oil specified by the manufacturer. If you use 10-w-40 instead of 5-w-30 spec… Loading…
Which is thinner 30 or 40 engine oil?
As such lower the number, the thinner the oil: a 30 oil is thinner than a 40 oil at 100°C etc. One must use the oil specified by the manufacturer. Engine oils sold in the market today are “Multigrades”, meaning that the oil falls into 2 viscosity grades eg 10W40.
What kind of oil do I need to change my Mini Cooper?
If you’re looking to change the oil on your MINI on your own, check out our MINI Cooper Oil Change Maintenance Kits! If MINI High Performance Synthetic Oil is unavailable, we recommend using only the following approved synthetic oils. (For information on checking your engine oil level refer to your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.)
When did the Mini Cooper first come out?
Voted second behind the Ford Model T as the most influential car, the Mini was launched in 1959 by the British Motor Corporation and then taken over by BMW in 1999. The Mini Cooper debuted in 1961 as a rally racing car.
Which is the thinnest motor oil I can buy?
I have found that the thinnest oil I can buy that is API / SAE certified is Mobil 1’s thinnest oil. Even with this oil I get 80 PSI at 2,000 RPM. It is too thick for my application yet it is the thinnest oil money can buy. If I was on a hot Florida track in mid-summer the oil temperature would probably get up to 302 F.
Why is 0W-30 oil too thin for my engine?
I know the person is confused when they say that a 0W-30 oil is too thin for their engine because the old manual says to use 10W-30. This is wrong. More confusion occurs because people think in terms of the oil thinning when it gets hot. They think this thinning with heat is the problem with motor oil.