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vickietots · Sep 12th, 2007, 10:06 PM

Hi.

My MCS is 2 years old now with 13.5k on the clock and although I have TLC, I was wondering what other routine changes I should be doing and when?? Filters, plugs etc?!?! I just want to make sure that my baby is running as best as possible?? Also should I go aftermarket or not??

Any advice would be gratefully received and please bear in mind that I am a novice!!!!

Cheers!!!

Step_7 · Sep 12th, 2007, 10:37 PM

Well the TLC pack is not always the best way to keep the car running at its best. If you leave it to TLC the air filter and plugs don't get changed until Inspection 2 at appx. 55000 miles! I changed my air filter at about 40000 soon after getting the car - the old one was not a pretty sight....

(There's a picture on here somewhere but I can't find it right now!)

I changed mine for a K&N panel filter - nothing too sporty but a noticeable improvement in fuel consumption. Well worth doing and really easy to do yourself. I didn't get round to changing the plugs until I got to Inspection 2 (Yesterday!) but it would really be a good idea to change them at some pont before Inspection 2 as well.

You're not doing high miles so probably not ready for either of these yet but worth keeping in mind for the future.

Suj999 · Sep 12th, 2007, 10:51 PM

I asked the same question

http://www.mini2.com/forum/mini-coop...s-service.html

as I got a 2 year old MCS thats just done 10K.

S33BBY · Sep 18th, 2007, 09:45 PM

I'd consider getting a replacement element like a Pipercross or K&N. That way, as well as giving better filtration, you can clean them.

vickietots · Sep 19th, 2007, 05:26 PM

Thanks! Think I better invest in something a bit better then!

Step_7 · Sep 19th, 2007, 05:38 PM

Found the picture of my old filter when I changed it at about 40K.....

S33BBY · Sep 19th, 2007, 05:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by vickietots (original)

Thanks! Think I better invest in something a bit better then!

You could just buy another paper filter from BMW parts, but the way I look at it is this: what would you rather breathe through; paper, or foam/cotton?

Mess · Sep 19th, 2007, 05:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Step_7 (original)

Found the picture of my old filter when I changed it at about 40K.....

Is that an apple core?

And thats some dirt!

Step_7 · Sep 19th, 2007, 05:56 PM

Yeah, it was an apple core stuck to the filter! The bottom of the airbox had loads of fag ends and leaves lying in it as well. God knows how it all gets in there. I check and clean it quite regularly now!

Nebdingo · Sep 19th, 2007, 08:06 PM

I guess the filter done its job then LOL!

Sep 12th, 2007, 10:06 PM	#1
vickietots Countdown Queen! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Post Run Blues! Local Time: 11:30 PM Posts: 3,916 Online	Filters etc?!? Hi. My MCS is 2 years old now with 13.5k on the clock and although I have TLC, I was wondering what other routine changes I should be doing and when?? Filters, plugs etc?!?! I just want to make sure that my baby is running as best as possible?? Also should I go aftermarket or not?? Any advice would be gratefully received and please bear in mind that I am a novice!!!! Cheers!!!

Sep 12th, 2007, 10:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Step_7 Whining.... My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ire Local Time: 11:30 PM Posts: 1,517 Online	Well the TLC pack is not always the best way to keep the car running at its best. If you leave it to TLC the air filter and plugs don't get changed until Inspection 2 at appx. 55000 miles! I changed my air filter at about 40000 soon after getting the car - the old one was not a pretty sight.... (There's a picture on here somewhere but I can't find it right now!) I changed mine for a K&N panel filter - nothing too sporty but a noticeable improvement in fuel consumption. Well worth doing and really easy to do yourself. I didn't get round to changing the plugs until I got to Inspection 2 (Yesterday!) but it would really be a good idea to change them at some pont before Inspection 2 as well. You're not doing high miles so probably not ready for either of these yet but worth keeping in mind for the future. www.mlni.co.uk

Sep 18th, 2007, 09:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 11:30 PM Posts: 3,123 Offline	I'd consider getting a replacement element like a Pipercross or K&N. That way, as well as giving better filtration, you can clean them. JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

Sep 19th, 2007, 05:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Step_7 Whining.... My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ire Local Time: 11:30 PM Posts: 1,517 Online	Found the picture of my old filter when I changed it at about 40K..... www.mlni.co.uk

Sep 19th, 2007, 05:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 11:30 PM Posts: 3,123 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by vickietots (original) Thanks! Think I better invest in something a bit better then! You could just buy another paper filter from BMW parts, but the way I look at it is this: what would you rather breathe through; paper, or foam/cotton? JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

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Sep 12th, 2007, 10:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Suj999 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Essex Local Time: 11:30 PM Posts: 106 Offline	I asked the same question http://www.mini2.com/forum/mini-coop...s-service.html as I got a 2 year old MCS thats just done 10K.

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vickietots Countdown Queen! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Post Run Blues! Local Time: 11:30 PM Posts: 3,916 Online	Thanks! Think I better invest in something a bit better then!

Sep 19th, 2007, 05:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mess Go Go Gadget Mini Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Local Time: 11:30 PM Posts: 644 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Step_7 (original) Found the picture of my old filter when I changed it at about 40K..... Is that an apple core? And thats some dirt!

Sep 19th, 2007, 05:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
Step_7 Whining.... My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ire Local Time: 11:30 PM Posts: 1,517 Online	Yeah, it was an apple core stuck to the filter! The bottom of the airbox had loads of fag ends and leaves lying in it as well. God knows how it all gets in there. I check and clean it quite regularly now! www.mlni.co.uk

Sep 19th, 2007, 08:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
Nebdingo ProNet:3 Gaming Community Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Leicester UK Local Time: 11:30 PM Posts: 272 Offline	I guess the filter done its job then LOL!

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