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282 messages, Last post on Nov 26, 2009 at 6:07 PM
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I have a 02 mini cooper with 112k miles, change oil myself every 5k miles, no problems, replaced battery at 95k. now the radiator fan will not stop running, I have to disconnect neg battery cable to get it to stop. dealer (Richmond, Va.) says the whole fan needs to be replaced to the tune of $600. the bumper and radiator needs to come out to replace the fan. anyone have any experience with this? I'm fairly mechanically inclined so is it something I can do? also it is time to do my first brake job, Id like to replace the rotors with drilled and slotted and use EBC green stuff pads and replace lines with braided stainless any thoughts?
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Replying to: mymemni (Jun 20, 2008 8:38 am) 
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Replying to: bodble2 (Jun 20, 2008 11:49 am) Either you must drive with one foot on the brakes or be a mail delivery person. Just joking, but that is WAY too early to need a brake job!
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Replying to: busiris (Jun 22, 2008 11:06 am) That's what I thought too. Mind you though, that 20K miles were 100% city, stop and go miles.
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Replying to: bodble2 (Jun 22, 2008 7:44 pm)
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Replying to: mymemni (Jun 23, 2008 9:46 am) 
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Is there anyone out there that can give me a "blow by blow" on how to change the oil in an "04" Mini? I've had my 2 warrenty changes. I've been told that there is a "gadget" in (I assume) the oil filter that if not taken out correctly and or lost it could mess things up.
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Replying to: micjim (Jul 02, 2008 4:19 am)  
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Replying to: bodble2 (Jul 02, 2008 10:08 am) You can buy a replacement filter element at any NAPA store or Auto Zone, and the element should come with a replacement o-ring, which you should lightly lubricate before installing. Be aware, however, that many BMW service techs think the BMW factory recommended oil change intervals on the Mini are a joke, even with synthetic oil. Most techs I know recommend a change at least every 7500 miles using synthetic oil. None recommend non-synthetic oils. Before BMW started offering its "all service included" policy, it recommended much more frequent oil changes. Good luck! |
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