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Marysmin1 · May 30th, 2007, 09:58 AM

My mini is coming up for 2 next month with very low mileage, I called my dealer today and was pleasantly surprised that both my brake fluid change and oil change were covered under TLC! I found this a surprise as I am nowhere near the first service in mileage. I only expected the brake fluid change to be covered? I just want to check that some more of you have had both these done free under TLC 1st time?

Thank u

Mary

alski · Jun 29th, 2007, 12:46 PM

mine due soon, have checked with dealer all ok, hoping to arm twist for fluid upgrade?
anybody know how much brake fluid you need if not tlc???

GarryJ · Aug 26th, 2007, 08:37 PM

What do you mean "Fluid Upgrade"?
What is a upgrade to the brake fluid?

..Blackadder.. · Aug 27th, 2007, 12:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by alski (original)

mine due soon, have checked with dealer all ok, hoping to arm twist for fluid upgrade?
anybody know how much brake fluid you need if not tlc???

http://www.mini2.com/forum/wheels-ty...id-needed.html this might help with the brake fluid.
If its the oil then you need 4.5 litres.

Vitesse · Aug 27th, 2007, 12:59 PM

It's not a fluid upgrade, it's a fluid change. I had mine replaced after 2 years, don't know if there is a max mileage figure as well?

DaFlake · Aug 27th, 2007, 01:11 PM

Actually some folks are switching to a fluid that doesn't boil as easily when pushed hard. So, he might be actually wanting an "upgrade".

Bob Niemond · Sep 1st, 2007, 07:53 PM

what type of oil and coolant can I use for my 2004 Mini Cooper? I don't live near a dealer?

DaFlake · Sep 2nd, 2007, 07:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bob Niemond (original)

what type of oil and coolant can I use for my 2004 Mini Cooper? I don't live near a dealer?

Coolant mixed to your climate... Prestone is good.

For oil you want to use a fully synthetic oil like Mobil One. Any will do and most people have their preference as I use Mobil One.

May 30th, 2007, 09:58 AM	#1
Marysmin1 MINI fanatic Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Scotland Local Time: 06:14 AM Posts: 145 Offline	1st Brake fluid and oil change My mini is coming up for 2 next month with very low mileage, I called my dealer today and was pleasantly surprised that both my brake fluid change and oil change were covered under TLC! I found this a surprise as I am nowhere near the first service in mileage. I only expected the brake fluid change to be covered? I just want to check that some more of you have had both these done free under TLC 1st time? Thank u Mary

Jun 29th, 2007, 12:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
alski dyno-mite, might not.... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: banbury Local Time: 06:14 AM Posts: 958 Offline	mine due soon, have checked with dealer all ok, hoping to arm twist for fluid upgrade? anybody know how much brake fluid you need if not tlc??? carefree

Aug 26th, 2007, 08:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
GarryJ 2nd Mini Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: FL. U.S.A Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 3 Offline	Fluid Upgrade What do you mean "Fluid Upgrade"? What is a upgrade to the brake fluid?

Aug 27th, 2007, 01:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 10,703 Offline	Actually some folks are switching to a fluid that doesn't boil as easily when pushed hard. So, he might be actually wanting an "upgrade". Global Moderator

Sep 2nd, 2007, 07:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 10,703 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Bob Niemond (original) what type of oil and coolant can I use for my 2004 Mini Cooper? I don't live near a dealer? Coolant mixed to your climate... Prestone is good. For oil you want to use a fully synthetic oil like Mobil One. Any will do and most people have their preference as I use Mobil One. Global Moderator

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Aug 27th, 2007, 12:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
..Blackadder.. I can't get no sleep Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Errr somewhere. Local Time: 06:14 AM Posts: 867 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by alski (original) mine due soon, have checked with dealer all ok, hoping to arm twist for fluid upgrade? anybody know how much brake fluid you need if not tlc??? http://www.mini2.com/forum/wheels-ty...id-needed.html this might help with the brake fluid. If its the oil then you need 4.5 litres.

Aug 27th, 2007, 12:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
Vitesse MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Westerham Local Time: 06:14 AM Posts: 679 Offline	It's not a fluid upgrade, it's a fluid change. I had mine replaced after 2 years, don't know if there is a max mileage figure as well?

Sep 1st, 2007, 07:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bob Niemond MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 10:14 PM Posts: 1 Offline	what type of oil and coolant can I use for my 2004 Mini Cooper? I don't live near a dealer?

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