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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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Replying to: jac10903 (Jun 17, 2008 8:27 am) I am told by my older co workers that this is the way they all use to be years ago. There are lots of resources on the web for this kind of thing, not so much here at Edmunds. I did the rear brakes on my 05 with this link. http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43438&highlight=bra- ke+pads |
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Replying to: busiris (Jul 02, 2008 5:01 pm) You can interpret that in 2 different ways though: Was BMW gouging its customers previously with redundant oil changes, or are they saving money now to the detriment of engine health?
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