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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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Replying to: bodble2 (Jul 02, 2008 5:42 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? From the mechanics I have spoken with about this, as well as from my own personal experience in restoring automobiles...the answer would be option "B". Even the Roundel Magazine mechanic's page suggest much more frequent oil changes than recommended by BMW. Of course, by the time damage is determined...no warranty. And, since many, many owners drive BMW's as status symbols, mileage is quite often not very high...so many owners will never see the problem. On my wife's Mini, a factory oil change with filter and synthetic oil is about $80.00...a cheap insurance policy if there ever was one...
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Replying to: busiris (Jul 04, 2008 12:17 pm) It costs me about $100 up here in Canada. I had the oil changed at about 9,500km even though the computer said it was good for another 9,000km. Ours is leased so maybe I was a fool for spending the extra $$, but I figure what the heck, and there is always a chance we may buy it out at the end of the lease. Probably not likely, but you never know! |
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I change mine every 5,000 miles , which may be excessive, but I am old school. Too much cold weather short haul stuff going on with me, why take a chance. I intend to own and enjoy for the long haul. During warranty period i paid extra for the out of sequence changes. Insurance.
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