R53 MCS JCW with no oil on dipstick
Discussion
Not mine, but tried one today and apart from the above I was quite tempted.
Believe this means it's at least a litre low? It was last serviced coming up for 2 years and 5k miles ago - seller says oil warming light hasn't come on but assume some damage could have been done and it's not worth the risk?
What's the worst that could happen?! 3k rebuild?
Believe this means it's at least a litre low? It was last serviced coming up for 2 years and 5k miles ago - seller says oil warming light hasn't come on but assume some damage could have been done and it's not worth the risk?
What's the worst that could happen?! 3k rebuild?
Edited by danp on Saturday 3rd September 21:04
I swapped over on recommendation of an indy I use for ad-hoc work Pip, who swears by this stuff (I know of a few other R53s running it with no issues and minimal consumption too):
It's back in for a service with BMW in March, so going to see if I can supply my own or they'll use the Shell equivalent 10W-60, but either way it seems to like this grade much more than the standard stuff (5W-30?)
It's back in for a service with BMW in March, so going to see if I can supply my own or they'll use the Shell equivalent 10W-60, but either way it seems to like this grade much more than the standard stuff (5W-30?)
Based on my forum cruising and before deciding which Cooper S to buy, it seems R53s aren't usually too bad for using oil whereas R56s can be appalling.
I agree, the dipstick arrangement is dreadful. By the time you've dragged it back out there is oil all over it. I can't read it either.
And apparantly they snap. In the tube. Which can be difficult/expensive to fix.
There is an aftermarket steel woven wire one which won't break for about £15-£20.
There is a Youtube video on it. Probably comes up if you put in mini dipstick.
I agree, the dipstick arrangement is dreadful. By the time you've dragged it back out there is oil all over it. I can't read it either.
And apparantly they snap. In the tube. Which can be difficult/expensive to fix.
There is an aftermarket steel woven wire one which won't break for about £15-£20.
There is a Youtube video on it. Probably comes up if you put in mini dipstick.
Leins said:
I swapped over on recommendation of an indy I use for ad-hoc work Pip, who swears by this stuff (I know of a few other R53s running it with no issues and minimal consumption too):
10w60??
I have 5w40 in mine atm, looking to change it within the next few months, would 10 60 be good for a higher mileage engine?
It's back in for a service with BMW in March, so going to see if I can supply my own or they'll use the Shell equivalent 10W-60, but either way it seems to like this grade much more than the standard stuff (5W-30?)
10w60??
I have 5w40 in mine atm, looking to change it within the next few months, would 10 60 be good for a higher mileage engine?
It's back in for a service with BMW in March, so going to see if I can supply my own or they'll use the Shell equivalent 10W-60, but either way it seems to like this grade much more than the standard stuff (5W-30?)
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