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Manual states 40 to 50 foot pounds.
As for oils
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Steam wrote:

Manual states 40 to 50 foot pounds.
As for oils
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=101801&start=15&hilit=oil

40 to 50 lbft sounds high too me. That is the same region as the head stud nuts.
My manual states 25 lbft for the "Transmission drain plug".
If you do it up to tight and strip the thread you are in a world of hurt. This thread needs to be treated with respect.
Use a new annealed copper washer on it if you can get one. Otherwise clean the existing one up on a bit of wet and dry.

IndigoBlueCooperS wrote:

Steam wrote:

Manual states 40 to 50 foot pounds.
As for oils
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=101801&start=15&hilit=oil

OP asked for info. I quoted the Manual as I stated. However having checked another Manual it states 25 as Indigo Blue pointed out. Whether the Factory changed its specs or one is a typo, who knows.

Thanks everyone, does anybody know what the part number is for the oil filter for the Mini mine is the spin on type not the cartridge style

Author:	GuamMini [ Tue Jun 18, 2024 9:02 am ]
Post subject:	Oil Change
What is the torque of the oil drain plug on my 1973 Clubman GT? I have always used 50W or 40W, (tropical weather only on Guam) oil non-synthetic. Any additives? do you guys use synthetic what viscosity? Thanks

Author:	Steam [ Tue Jun 18, 2024 9:31 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Oil Change
Manual states 40 to 50 foot pounds. As for oils viewtopic.php?f=2&t=101801&start=15&hilit=oil

Author:	GuamMini [ Tue Jun 18, 2024 10:22 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Oil Change
Thank you

Author:	IndigoBlueCooperS [ Wed Jun 19, 2024 9:41 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Oil Change
Steam wrote: Manual states 40 to 50 foot pounds. As for oils viewtopic.php?f=2&t=101801&start=15&hilit=oil 40 to 50 lbft sounds high too me. That is the same region as the head stud nuts. My manual states 25 lbft for the "Transmission drain plug". If you do it up to tight and strip the thread you are in a world of hurt. This thread needs to be treated with respect. Use a new annealed copper washer on it if you can get one. Otherwise clean the existing one up on a bit of wet and dry.

Author:	Steam [ Wed Jun 19, 2024 11:04 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Oil Change
IndigoBlueCooperS wrote: Steam wrote: Manual states 40 to 50 foot pounds. As for oils viewtopic.php?f=2&t=101801&start=15&hilit=oil 40 to 50 lbft sounds high too me. That is the same region as the head stud nuts. My manual states 25 lbft for the "Transmission drain plug". If you do it up to tight and strip the thread you are in a world of hurt. This thread needs to be treated with respect. Use a new annealed copper washer on it if you can get one. Otherwise clean the existing one up on a bit of wet and dry. OP asked for info. I quoted the Manual as I stated. However having checked another Manual it states 25 as Indigo Blue pointed out. Whether the Factory changed its specs or one is a typo, who knows.

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Author:	68+86auto [ Wed Jun 19, 2024 1:13 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Oil Change
Steam wrote: IndigoBlueCooperS wrote: Steam wrote: Manual states 40 to 50 foot pounds. As for oils viewtopic.php?f=2&t=101801&start=15&hilit=oil 40 to 50 lbft sounds high too me. That is the same region as the head stud nuts. My manual states 25 lbft for the "Transmission drain plug". If you do it up to tight and strip the thread you are in a world of hurt. This thread needs to be treated with respect. Use a new annealed copper washer on it if you can get one. Otherwise clean the existing one up on a bit of wet and dry. OP asked for info. I quoted the Manual as I stated. However having checked another Manual it states 25 as Indigo Blue pointed out. Whether the Factory changed its specs or one is a typo, who knows. 25 lb ft never seems to be very tight when I've used my torque wrench. I now just do it by hand.

Author:	drmini in aust [ Thu Jun 20, 2024 2:09 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Oil Change
It's also in a much weaker material than the iron block. Hence the many stripped gearbox sump plug holes out there. I've fixed many in the last 50 years. IMO 25 lb ft is plenty.

Author:	simon k [ Thu Jun 20, 2024 8:51 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Oil Change
DON'T DO IT UP TIGHT!!!

Author:	GuamMini [ Mon Jul 15, 2024 9:46 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Oil Change
Which oil is better for the Mini, this are the only ones available on Guam. Valvoline VR1 Racing Motor Oil 60W Conventional 1 qt (US) or Valvoline VR1 Racing Motor Oil 50W Conventional 1 qt (US) or Castrol GTX 32 fl. oz. GTX Conventional 20W-50 Engine Oil

Author:	drmini in aust [ Tue Jul 16, 2024 4:10 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Oil Change
Valvoline VR1 50. I found Castrol gtx drops pressure too much when hot. Compared to other 20W50s.

Author:	1071 S [ Tue Jul 16, 2024 8:20 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Oil Change
I’m sure Guam has a number of more modern Japanese cars for which multi grade or synthetic oils are recommended… A 10W40 synthetic will be more than suitable.. far better than a standard 60wt. I agree with Doc wrt GTX… Cheers, Ian

Author:	thegolffather [ Tue Jul 16, 2024 9:08 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Oil Change
Thanks we can use synthetic oil on the Mini awesome

Author:	68+86auto [ Tue Jul 16, 2024 9:50 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Oil Change
Have a look at "diesel" oils too. Might expand your options.

Author:	thegolffather [ Wed Jul 17, 2024 9:10 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Oil Change
Thanks everyone, does anybody know what the part number is for the oil filter for the Mini mine is the spin on type not the cartridge style

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Author:	68+86auto [ Wed Jul 17, 2024 9:17 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Oil Change
thegolffather wrote: Thanks everyone, does anybody know what the part number is for the oil filter for the Mini mine is the spin on type not the cartridge style There's a few compatible ones. Z418 is the cheapest/easiest to get.