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Old Dec 21st, 2011, 11:18 AM
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Dipstick level?

Just picked up our 07 Cooper S...

The manual isn't that clear about checking the oil level...

Exactly where on the dipstick should the oil be?

( is it between the end and the first collar, or between the first and second collar ignoring the pointy end collar)

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Old Dec 21st, 2011, 12:07 PM
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Hi

Bottom collar is min, top collar is max and the pointed end is the guide
I normaly fill just below the max collar
Hope this help
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Old Dec 21st, 2011, 04:24 PM
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That dipstick looks completely different from the dipstick in my 08 Cooper S. The only part that looks similar is the plastic at the end.
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Thanks for the replies.... I'll put a bit in tomorrow in that case.....

Thought the 07/08 would have been the same but there you go
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same as my 07 Cooper S,when cold my oil is just above max collar..

I'd rather push my mini than drive a ford or anything french..

Criteria for buying a diesel..1)long journeys.2)motorway miles.3)minimum 14k mls per yr..
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Old Dec 22nd, 2011, 06:29 AM
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Quote: Originally Posted by Cooper S Jon (original)
same as my 07 Cooper S,when cold my oil is just above max collar..

Mine's on the lower collar by the description... so top up definately needed
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The two marks on the dip stick represent Minimum and Maximum, the oil level should between the two marks.
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