1st Brake fluid and oil change

[Marysmin1]

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]

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]

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

[..Blackadder..]

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]

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]

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]

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

[DaFlake]

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.