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God of automobile · Jul 14th, 2003, 01:24 PM

Dear folks,

Did anyone try the oil change at HK Island side? Any good recommendation in Tai Hang or Happy Valley??

I did my first service at 6,000km and I have reached 12,000km now. Should I do another one? I have called BMW today and they suggested to do it only once a year. Any comment out there?

Many thanks!

Ricky

MrDurst · Jul 14th, 2003, 04:32 PM

I'd do it every 6k/8k, regardless of the time.

yukclee · Jul 15th, 2003, 06:27 AM

I suggest to do it every quarter or every 5000km, whichever comes first. I changed in NT mainly. So can't recommend any in HK side. But a lot of the petrol stations that are equipped with the oil change facilities can do the job for about $100-$150. Of course you bring along your filter (available from BMW or Mongkok) and your choice of oil.

YCLee

God of automobile · Jul 15th, 2003, 04:56 PM

Thanks guys! I would like to give a try at the Esso gas station at Sing Wo Road and they claimed that they did oil change for MC before.

Should I bring my own oil filter??? Is it very unique for MC and I can't find it at the gas station?

Also, any lube oil recommendation?

Thanks! Ricky

ar75 · Jul 16th, 2003, 01:28 AM

You can simply get the filter from BMW in Tokwawan or Wah Luen in Hak Po Street. It costs $65 in BMW and $50 in Wah Luen. As for oil grade, I use Golden Mobil 1. I just can say that its not bad.

wongakh · Jul 16th, 2003, 04:03 AM

Is it a difficult job for oil change to a mini? I heard stories about how hard it was to remove the oil filter and the tools required for the screw etc! I would love to know which shop can carry out this job smoothly so that I can have it done on a more regular basis (every 5KM).

Alan

ken206 · Jul 16th, 2003, 04:33 AM

Hi wongakh!

Go to the Esso station in Kowloon Bay side(Airport Tunnel Hunghom direction). I did 2 times oil servces before in there

Cheers

Kenny

wongakh · Jul 16th, 2003, 05:54 AM

Thanks Kenny! Will try it out probably after my 1st year warranty expired as I think I could get a free oil change from BMW.

How is the new AC spring doing in your car?

Alan

yukclee · Jul 16th, 2003, 06:03 AM

Even there are more MC (and MCS) on the road now, oil filter for it is still not a common item. It'd better you bring your own to the oil change. Removing the oil filter is also quite different from most other cars. You need a 36mm socket (or spanner) for taking out the filter holder. As the gas stations do the oil change more than most of the garages, they should have better experience. And given there are so many Mini in Happy Valley area, I am not surprised they have lots of experience in the Shing Wo Road station.
I have tried Redline, Valvoline SynPower and Gold Mobile 1. All of them are quite good, with Valvoline most cost effective (HK$330 for 5 litre).
Here is a list that was posted on Mini2 forum sometime ago:

Motorcraft Full Synthetic 5W-30
Havoline Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30
Amsoil Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30
Chevron Supreme 100% Synthetic 5W-30 Motor Oil
Kendall SHP Synthetic Motor Oil
Pennzoil Performax 100 Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30
Exxon Superflo Synthetic 5W-30
Phillips 66 TropArtic 100% Synthetic 5W-30
Valvoline SynPower Full Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30
Quaker State Ultra Premium Full Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30

YCLee

Tigger · Aug 7th, 2003, 02:46 AM

Have you guys tried changing oil yourself? It's actually very easy. I changed mine myself and took about 40 mins.

yukclee · Aug 7th, 2003, 03:06 AM

It's not how difficult that matters as it is very easy. Just unscrew underneath the car using a 13mm spanner. And changing the filer using a 36mm socket head.
But it's all that trouble of finding a pan (and store it somewhere in the house!) to hold the oil and properly dispose the changed oil. Besides, spending the extra $100 helps the local economy too!
YCLee

adampoon · Aug 7th, 2003, 03:09 AM

I do want to chnage the oil my self, but I cannot find a spot to change it, casue Hong Kong is too small, and there is no drive way or anything like it. If I change my oil in my parking lot, My super will kill me. Also, it is easy to find a gas station to change oil, the only matter is which one is good and skillful.

Tigger · Aug 7th, 2003, 04:22 AM

If you really have to pay someone, they dont need to be that good. Its really easy. The used oil you can let it pour into a large coke bottle or container.

Note: do not screw the oil release cap on too hard. the take is made of aluminium and you can damage the screw.

Cheer

Jul 14th, 2003, 01:24 PM	#1
God of automobile MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2002 Local Time: 02:57 AM Posts: 4 Offline	Oil Change in HK Island?? Dear folks, Did anyone try the oil change at HK Island side? Any good recommendation in Tai Hang or Happy Valley?? I did my first service at 6,000km and I have reached 12,000km now. Should I do another one? I have called BMW today and they suggested to do it only once a year. Any comment out there? Many thanks! Ricky

Jul 15th, 2003, 06:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
yukclee MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 02:57 AM Posts: 308 Offline	I suggest to do it every quarter or every 5000km, whichever comes first. I changed in NT mainly. So can't recommend any in HK side. But a lot of the petrol stations that are equipped with the oil change facilities can do the job for about $100-$150. Of course you bring along your filter (available from BMW or Mongkok) and your choice of oil. YCLee Silk Green Black Top MC CVT

Jul 16th, 2003, 04:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
wongakh Mini Black Join Date: Aug 2002 Local Time: 10:57 AM Posts: 242 Offline	Is it a difficult job for oil change to a mini? I heard stories about how hard it was to remove the oil filter and the tools required for the screw etc! I would love to know which shop can carry out this job smoothly so that I can have it done on a more regular basis (every 5KM). Alan Alfa 147 GTA Mini Cooper

Jul 16th, 2003, 05:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
wongakh Mini Black Join Date: Aug 2002 Local Time: 10:57 AM Posts: 242 Offline	Thanks Kenny! Will try it out probably after my 1st year warranty expired as I think I could get a free oil change from BMW. How is the new AC spring doing in your car? Alan Alfa 147 GTA Mini Cooper

Jul 16th, 2003, 06:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
yukclee MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 02:57 AM Posts: 308 Offline	Even there are more MC (and MCS) on the road now, oil filter for it is still not a common item. It'd better you bring your own to the oil change. Removing the oil filter is also quite different from most other cars. You need a 36mm socket (or spanner) for taking out the filter holder. As the gas stations do the oil change more than most of the garages, they should have better experience. And given there are so many Mini in Happy Valley area, I am not surprised they have lots of experience in the Shing Wo Road station. I have tried Redline, Valvoline SynPower and Gold Mobile 1. All of them are quite good, with Valvoline most cost effective (HK$330 for 5 litre). Here is a list that was posted on Mini2 forum sometime ago: Motorcraft Full Synthetic 5W-30 Havoline Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30 Amsoil Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30 Chevron Supreme 100% Synthetic 5W-30 Motor Oil Kendall SHP Synthetic Motor Oil Pennzoil Performax 100 Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30 Exxon Superflo Synthetic 5W-30 Phillips 66 TropArtic 100% Synthetic 5W-30 Valvoline SynPower Full Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30 Quaker State Ultra Premium Full Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30 YCLee Silk Green Black Top MC CVT

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Jul 14th, 2003, 04:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
MrDurst MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Local Time: 03:57 AM Posts: 122 Offline	I'd do it every 6k/8k, regardless of the time.

Jul 15th, 2003, 04:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
God of automobile MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2002 Local Time: 02:57 AM Posts: 4 Offline	Thanks guys! I would like to give a try at the Esso gas station at Sing Wo Road and they claimed that they did oil change for MC before. Should I bring my own oil filter??? Is it very unique for MC and I can't find it at the gas station? Also, any lube oil recommendation? Thanks! Ricky

Jul 16th, 2003, 01:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
ar75 MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 10:57 AM Posts: 510 Offline	You can simply get the filter from BMW in Tokwawan or Wah Luen in Hak Po Street. It costs $65 in BMW and $50 in Wah Luen. As for oil grade, I use Golden Mobil 1. I just can say that its not bad.

Jul 16th, 2003, 04:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
ken206 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 10:57 AM Posts: 119 Offline	Hi wongakh! Go to the Esso station in Kowloon Bay side(Airport Tunnel Hunghom direction). I did 2 times oil servces before in there Cheers Kenny

Aug 7th, 2003, 02:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
Tigger MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 12:57 PM Posts: 145 Offline	Have you guys tried changing oil yourself? It's actually very easy. I changed mine myself and took about 40 mins.

Aug 7th, 2003, 03:06 AM	#11 (permalink)
yukclee MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 02:57 AM Posts: 308 Offline	It's not how difficult that matters as it is very easy. Just unscrew underneath the car using a 13mm spanner. And changing the filer using a 36mm socket head. But it's all that trouble of finding a pan (and store it somewhere in the house!) to hold the oil and properly dispose the changed oil. Besides, spending the extra $100 helps the local economy too! YCLee Silk Green Black Top MC CVT

Aug 7th, 2003, 03:09 AM	#12 (permalink)
adampoon MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hong Kong Island Local Time: 10:57 AM Posts: 361 Offline	I do want to chnage the oil my self, but I cannot find a spot to change it, casue Hong Kong is too small, and there is no drive way or anything like it. If I change my oil in my parking lot, My super will kill me. Also, it is easy to find a gas station to change oil, the only matter is which one is good and skillful. JCW Kit. KW2, Tarox Brake, more............

Aug 7th, 2003, 04:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
Tigger MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 12:57 PM Posts: 145 Offline	If you really have to pay someone, they dont need to be that good. Its really easy. The used oil you can let it pour into a large coke bottle or container. Note: do not screw the oil release cap on too hard. the take is made of aluminium and you can damage the screw. Cheer

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