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Coolant & Oil Recommendation

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Post by portculisz4 » Wed May 05, 2021 10:54 am

I understand the coolant used must be specific for aluminium engines (M54B25) and hence must be nitrite and phosphate free. I have seen Mannol 4211 G11 (Blue) advertised at a very realistic price, has anyone any experience of this product. Their 30W5 (ACEA A3) Fully Synth. Oil also looks very price competitive, again anyone any experience ??
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Post by patriot66 » Wed May 05, 2021 1:19 pm

I've been using Comma G48 Xstream in my Z4 for the 6 years I've owned it. BMW approved. :thumbsup:
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I have used Mannol Auto Transmission oil in LandRovers in the past without any issues and would buy it again but I've no knowledge of their engine oils. :thumbsup:
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Post by kis » Wed May 05, 2021 2:41 pm

Use G48 as well :thumbsup:
Although I buy concentrate, and if you're doing the same use de-ionised water.
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Post by grumps » Wed May 05, 2021 5:14 pm

kis wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 2:41 pmUse G48 as well
Same here, just done my coolant pump and thermostat.
£20.79 for 5 litres of concentrate from Amazon.
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Post by skelters » Wed May 05, 2021 8:28 pm

Millers Nanodrive from https://www.opieoils.co.uk/ in the car for the past 6 years. Never had to top it up.

Millers Performance going in this month as it's replaced Nanodrive
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Post by oilman » Thu May 06, 2021 3:39 pm

skelters wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 8:28 pm Millers Performance going in this month as it's replaced Nanodrive
It is proving popular this new range, it is like a cross between the old EE Nanodrive and their CFS performance oil.

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