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Post by sam1688 on Dec 18, 2016 18:50:28 GMT
I have just joined and thought i would introduce myself. Im sam and from edinburgh. I purchased my first auto mini last weekend.   |
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Post by Stu on Dec 18, 2016 20:01:34 GMT
Very nice too and looks like it's been well restored. Is it a 1989 Mayfair then Sam?
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Post by (minisniper) on Dec 18, 2016 22:15:26 GMT
Welcome to AMR Sam and yes its lovely  |
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Post by sam1688 on Dec 18, 2016 23:37:57 GMT
Thanks, it's a 1995 spi mayfair auto. Currently has a private plate which will be coming off once the v5 comes through.
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Post by limby2000 on Dec 20, 2016 12:23:20 GMT
Hi Sam, welcome to the register. I,m sure you will find plenty of helpful information regarding the workings of your mini. That an old reg on your car, 1969ish i beleive. Read through everything you can and make sure your running the right oil. Regards Terry.
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Post by sam1688 on Dec 23, 2016 23:25:58 GMT
Hi Sam, welcome to the register. I,m sure you will find plenty of helpful information regarding the workings of your mini. That an old reg on your car, 1969ish i beleive. Read through everything you can and make sure your running the right oil. Regards Terry. It's currently got 20w50 mineral in her but after some research and looks like a jaso ma2 spec motorcycle oil is popular. So would the shell semi synthetic shell ax7 be a suitable replacement? www.opieoils.co.uk/p-73843-shell-advance-ax7-10w-40-four-stroke-engine-oil.aspx |
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Post by limby2000 on Dec 24, 2016 10:34:21 GMT
Its Ma2, so should be good to go. I,m sure after using 20w50 you,ll see a marked improvement. Terry.
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Post by sam1688 on Dec 24, 2016 18:21:33 GMT
Its Ma2, so should be good to go. I,m sure after using 20w50 you,ll see a marked improvement. Terry. Thanks you. We have only had manual minis which we run on halfords 20/50. I have ordered 6 litres of 10w40 ma2 and will get it swapped after Xmas. |
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Post by limby2000 on Dec 24, 2016 18:28:54 GMT
I,m sure there,s lots of auto mini,s out there that run ok on 20w50 with no issues, and when its new it probably ran like a beauty. But everyone i know who,s changed has found a big improvement. I use motol, its fairly cheap too.
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Post by 69hcode on Dec 25, 2016 3:13:28 GMT
I can second that. I put 20w50 in mine when I first got it. Lots of shifting problems. Shifts perfect now. Just takes a little bit to into gear, but shifts great.
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Post by tony105 on Dec 26, 2016 12:58:24 GMT
Hi Sam, Welcome to the auto Mini Register. Your Mini looks excellent - hope you enjoy owning and driving it!
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