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2004 Mini What oil should I use.

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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 11:33 AM
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Default 2004 Mini What oil should I use.

Hi -
I purchased a 2004 mini and am plannning to do my oil changes.
My question is if I change the oil every 3500 miles, is it ok to use
regular 5W30 or should I go with a synthetic oil and change it at
7500 miles?


Thanks, Tom
 
Old Jun 19, 2011 | 07:54 PM
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I run full Synthetic and change at 5k then 10k then let mini change at 15k when in warranty
 
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