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#225 of 278 Re: Oil Change/Wheel Bearings [joem5] by ltq Feb 11, 2009 (11:10 am)
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.
#226 of 278 Re: Oil Change/Wheel Bearings [rosie11] by shark715 Feb 11, 2009 (11:41 am)
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!
#227 of 278 Polly1 by polly4 Mar 13, 2009 (5:49 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 4:51 pm)
#228 of 278 Mini Warranty and Transmission by joem5 Mar 18, 2009 (12:23 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 278 Another extended Maintenance question by hc519 Apr 23, 2009 (6:31 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. Replies to this message: wongkid (Jul 14, 2009 8:11 pm)
#230 of 278 Re: Polly1 [polly4] by jenssp73 Apr 29, 2009 (4:51 pm)
Replying to: polly4 (Mar 13, 2009 5:49 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 278 Maintenance program by astropup May 04, 2009 (11:13 am)
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 5:51 pm)
#232 of 278 Re: Maintenance program [astropup] by wilemakeit May 04, 2009 (5:51 pm)
Replying to: astropup (May 04, 2009 11:13 am) I bought my 06 S from a non dealer. The dealer has cover the work that was done. So yes you still get covered.
#233 of 278 black trim by krager May 08, 2009 (6:06 pm)
The black trim around the top of my new Cooper(less than 2 months old) is fading in areas. There is about a six inch strip on one side and almost that much on the other. The trim on my 2002 Honda looks better than the trim on the Mini. Is there anything to put on it as a treatment to protect and/or bring the color back. This is really disgusting considering the age of this car. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Replies to this message: mymemni (May 27, 2009 10:04 am)
#234 of 278 '03 Cooper S by pulax30 May 27, 2009 (7:18 am)
I'm looking at a 03 cooper S with 61,000 on it. What are some of the issues you guys have run across with the earlier models? Replies to this message: rlmiller9 (May 28, 2009 4:56 pm) shark715 (May 29, 2009 6:21 am) pulax30 (May 29, 2009 6:29 am) wilemakeit (May 28, 2009 6:08 pm)

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