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space_cadet · Jan 4th, 2002, 01:22 PM

A new filter from the dealer is 3.90 + vat

You also need 4.75 litres of an BMW approved long life oil.

Mobil 1 is one such oil, as are most full synthetics.

Finally you need a 36mm socket to get the filter housing
off (and you will need a universalj oint on your ratchet
extension )

Should not cost you more that 40 quid then if you do it yourself.

The filter comes with a replacement o-ring for the filter
housing. Also the filters BMW supply appear to be of a much
higher quality than fitted during engine assembly in brazil.

Well worth doing it yourself after a couple thousand miles
IMHO

Jan 4th, 2002, 01:22 PM	#4
space_cadet MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Weybridge, Surrey Local Time: 02:26 AM Posts: 48 Offline	A new filter from the dealer is 3.90 + vat You also need 4.75 litres of an BMW approved long life oil. Mobil 1 is one such oil, as are most full synthetics. Finally you need a 36mm socket to get the filter housing off (and you will need a universalj oint on your ratchet extension ) Should not cost you more that 40 quid then if you do it yourself. The filter comes with a replacement o-ring for the filter housing. Also the filters BMW supply appear to be of a much higher quality than fitted during engine assembly in brazil. Well worth doing it yourself after a couple thousand miles IMHO You gotta drive it like you stole it!!