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#222 of 242 Oil Change/Wheel Bearings by rosie11 Jan 12, 2009 (11:42 am)
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? Replies to this message: joem5 (Jan 25, 2009 6:22 pm) ltq (Feb 11, 2009 12:10 pm) shark715 (Feb 11, 2009 12:41 pm)
#223 of 242 Re: Warning lite [bodble2] by kitty15 Jan 19, 2009 (9:55 am)
Replying to: bodble2 (Dec 29, 2008 8:39 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.
#224 of 242 Re: Oil Change/Wheel Bearings [rosie11] by joem5 Jan 25, 2009 (6:22 pm)
Replying to: rosie11 (Jan 12, 2009 11:42 am) Semi sythetic is good ,believe in it. Replies to this message: ltq (Feb 11, 2009 12:10 pm)
#225 of 242 Re: Oil Change/Wheel Bearings [joem5] by ltq Feb 11, 2009 (12:10 pm)
Replying to: joem5 (Jan 25, 2009 6:22 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.
#226 of 242 Re: Oil Change/Wheel Bearings [rosie11] by shark715 Feb 11, 2009 (12:41 pm)
Replying to: rosie11 (Jan 12, 2009 11:42 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!
#227 of 242 Polly1 by polly4 Mar 13, 2009 (6:49 pm)
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 Replies to this message: jenssp73 (Apr 29, 2009 5:51 pm)
#228 of 242 Mini Warranty and Transmission by joem5 Mar 18, 2009 (1:23 pm)
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?
#229 of 242 Another extended Maintenance question by hc519 Apr 23, 2009 (7:31 am)
Hi   I know this question has been asked to death, but I don't know very much about cars and I'd really like answers geared towards my specific car/maintenance offer.   I drive a 2006 cooper. Currently, I drive about 80 miles a day, but that will only be until march of 2010 (the job ends then), and then I will be taking the subway and not driving. I live in nyc so I won't be driving very much after march of 2010. The car currently has 54,000 miles on it. I am not an aggressive driver at all. Mini has offered a $2,000 extended maintenance for 50K miles or 3 years, whatever comes first.   Is it worth it? Any thought are appreciated.
#230 of 242 Re: Polly1 [polly4] by jenssp73 Apr 29, 2009 (5:51 pm)
Replying to: polly4 (Mar 13, 2009 6:49 pm) Hello Could you tell me how much you paid for the freon leak repair? I am going to get mine repaired tomorrow and would love to know in advance how much this is going to cost me UGH Are you still having issues with your A/C?
#231 of 242 Maintenance program by astropup May 04, 2009 (12:13 pm)
I'm looking at a used 07 Cooper S with only 8000 miles at a non-Mini dealer. Are used cars still eligible for the maintenance program (was it even offered in 07) if they are still under warranty and within the mileage and year range? Thanks. Replies to this message: wilemakeit (May 04, 2009 6:51 pm)

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