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Re: Windshield and Headlight Washer Problem [shark715]
by bodble2
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Jan 03, 2009 (12:05 pm)
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Replying to: shark715 (Jan 02, 2009 7:04 pm)
That might simply be due to the nozzle openings being clogged with ice, or other debris.
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Re: Windshield and Headlight Washer Problem [shark715]
by ltq
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Jan 07, 2009 (2:43 pm)
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Replying to: shark715 (Jan 02, 2009 7:04 pm)
You might ask, how can ice form (see bodble2 answer) when I'm using -25degF washer flui? Well, I have seen high-methanol content used in washer fluids to achieve that selling point. However, when the weather is "warmer", or just over a long period of time even in the bitter cold, the methanol portion evaporates leaving the washer fluid right at the sprayer nozzle outlet, with low methanol content - Presto! Frozen fluid.
You need to get the glycol-based fluid like Prestone. Unlike methanol, ethylene glycol will evaporate slower than the water portion, and therefore retains the anti-freeze properties at the nozzle. For exactly the same reason, this type of washer fluid will not re-freeze on your windshield (while the methanol-based ones do that, once the methanol evaporates).
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Re: Windshield and Headlight Washer Problem [ltq]
by shark715
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Jan 07, 2009 (3:02 pm)
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Replying to: ltq (Jan 07, 2009 2:43 pm)
Thanks so much for your response, makes sense! Actually what happened was that the wiper washers started working again when the temperature went back over 20 degrees, but the headlight washers did not because one of the hoses on the underside of the hood blew off...I'm assuming from the pressure due to the headlight washer nozzles being blocked by ice.
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Oil Change/Wheel Bearings
by rosie11
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Jan 12, 2009 (10:42 am)
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Took my 2002 Mini in for an oil change at a garage that often services the car but has not done an oil change. 103,000 miles. Usual cost at BMW is $80, today it was $25. I asked if they had used snythetic oil and they said a 'semi synthetic'. Does that make sense? Then they said the wheel bearings on front driver's side are "very bad". $280.00 approx to replace. Does this all make sense? I've used this garage many times before for the Mini. Do garages usually check wheel bearings when they do an oil change?
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Re: Warning lite [bodble2]
by kitty15
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Jan 19, 2009 (8:55 am)
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Replying to: bodble2 (Dec 29, 2008 7:39 pm)
I had about the same problem last week. Went to the dealer and they said the Intake Manifold had liquid in it. They cleared it and it runs fine now. I supposed extreme cold weather will make the water in the pipe to freeze.
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Re: Oil Change/Wheel Bearings [rosie11]
by joem5
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Jan 25, 2009 (5:22 pm)
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Replying to: rosie11 (Jan 12, 2009 10:42 am)
Semi sythetic is good  ,believe in it.
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Re: Oil Change/Wheel Bearings [joem5]
by ltq
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Feb 11, 2009 (11:10 am)
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Replying to: joem5 (Jan 25, 2009 5:22 pm)
The MINI specifies FULL SYNTHETIC only. You should not be using anything else if you are depending on the CBS to tell you when to do an oil change. Period. If you change at 3K or 1.5K intervals regardless, then it would seem that semi-synthetic would do OK.
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Re: Oil Change/Wheel Bearings [rosie11]
by shark715
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Feb 11, 2009 (11:41 am)
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Replying to: rosie11 (Jan 12, 2009 10:42 am)
I would be very suspect of any garage that puts motor oil in your car that fails to meet the manufacturer's spec without discussing it with you first. While I would agree with the other person who responded that semi-synthetic probably won't hurt your engine if changed much more frequently, if it were my car I would not take the risk. Do you know why Mini specifies full synthetic oil? It's very possible it's merely to extend the change intervals, but there could be other reasons that you are not aware of. One other thing, you did not mention that you have an "S" model with the supercharged engine, so I assume you don't, but if you do I would immediately demand they put the right oil in as a supercharged engine runs at higher tempatures that a full synthetic oil will withstand far better. Garages don't normally check wheel bearings with an oil change, but if the wheel bearings were that bad it's possible they might have heard something while moving the car, but if they were THAT bad chances are you would have heard something too. More typically you would have to drive the car at 30 MPH or more to notice a bad wheel bearing. You did not mention which bearings they replaced, but assuming they were the rear bearings $280 sounds outrageous...it may be time to look for a new garage!
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Polly1
by polly4
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Mar 13, 2009 (5:49 pm)
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Purchased Mini S - new from dealer - 2006 ( Now under 20,000 mi). No major problems and maintance done by dealer. Recently had freon leak repaired by dealer. After repair have had problems with heat/AC system. Heater too,, too hot. Set at 70 blasts you out of car even at lowest fan setting. Also air system is at best now feeble. Just had car at dealer and they could find NO PROBLEM. Yeah right! Told them to keep car and drive it 'til they could diagnois problem - now have a loaner. Any suggestions as to what the problem may be?
Polly1
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Mini Warranty and Transmission
by joem5
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Mar 18, 2009 (12:23 pm)
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OK, Iv'e always have steered away from buying a MIni because of the trans missions problems and the repacement cost.
However, I have not seen many models from 2006 with problems.
Now which trans mission wll hold up better a six pd or a CVT.(Mini S)
What warranty can you buy to cover trans mision for 5 years,or 50K?
Also, can you get the mini w/o runflats?Lastly how do the Minis built today compare to the ones built from 2003 to now?
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