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flintoff99 · Feb 13th, 2008, 04:11 PM

So ive got a newly bought mc and someone, not me I add has put brake/clutch fluid in the coolant tank.

I'd say that that the tank was 9/10ths full and just topped up with this stuff.

Do I need to get in completely drained?

Is there anything I should watch out for>?

Thanks

ScottyBoy · Feb 13th, 2008, 06:35 PM

Bascially you need to have it drained......

Theres a DIY on coolant change some where ill try and find it for you, well come to think of it, Nearly new means R56??

The DIY ive seen is for an R53 sorry.

Scott

flintoff99 · Feb 13th, 2008, 07:14 PM

as for reg its 52.

is it something i can do myself. As an unskilled person?

ScottyBoy · Feb 13th, 2008, 07:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by flintoff99 (original)

as for reg its 52.

is it something i can do myself. As an unskilled person?

Yes you should be able to do it if you have some basic tools and the DIY if i find it.

flintoff99 · Feb 13th, 2008, 07:33 PM

Sweet

I just realised ive not put in 5w 30 oil. Do i need to drain that also

thanks for your help

ScottyBoy · Feb 13th, 2008, 07:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by flintoff99 (original)

Sweet

I just realised ive not put in 5w 30 oil. Do i need to drain that also

thanks for your help

What oil have you put in?

flintoff99 · Feb 13th, 2008, 07:49 PM

10 30 synthetic

flintoff99 · Feb 13th, 2008, 07:56 PM

also any idea how much a mini garage will charge for this?

Martin F · Feb 13th, 2008, 08:27 PM

If you have just topped up with 10w-30 I would not worry.

However on the coolant I would change it. Its a good idea to change the coolant every 2 years anyway as its anticorosion properties decline over time.

I have no idea what a MINI dealer would charge for a coolant change. Why not just ring and ask?

flintoff99 · Feb 13th, 2008, 08:28 PM

yeh i think ill do that.

i wouldnt think its a massive job

GTT 280 · Feb 13th, 2008, 09:30 PM

remember to put in unleaded and not diesel, and don't put it in the windscreen reservoir!!!

sorry, couldn't resist

Cheers,
K

flintoff99 · Feb 14th, 2008, 07:18 AM

yeah cheers

flintoff99 · Feb 14th, 2008, 08:25 AM

official bmw garage says 80 quid which doesnt seem too bad but they cannot fit me in until tuesday.
Do you think this is an urgent repair or can I wait until tuesday

ScottyBoy · Feb 14th, 2008, 09:14 AM

I cant find a DIY for the coolant change, and TBH imnot sure what you should do with the Oil, when i replace mine it will be with 0W - 30 Castrol Edge.

Scott

flintoff99 · Feb 14th, 2008, 09:25 AM

no prob

ive found an independent bmw dealer who will do it for 50 quid so its getting done tomo.

the service manual has no stamps for coolant change so its no bad thing.

I really appreciate your help

ps my tlc runs out in 3000k can i buy a new one?

ScottyBoy · Feb 14th, 2008, 09:27 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by flintoff99 (original)

no prob

ive found an independent bmw dealer who will do it for 50 quid so its getting done tomo.

the service manual has no stamps for coolant change so its no bad thing.

I really appreciate your help

ps my tlc runs out in 3000k can i buy a new one?

You can its called TLC XL, will cost you £300 but its worth everypenny if you are keeping the car and may help with Re-sale value aswel,

ill be getting the XL package when it comes a little closer. It covers you the next 2 or 3 services and upto 80 000 miles.

flintoff99 · Feb 14th, 2008, 09:33 AM

i think its already got tlc xl can i rebuy one?

ScottyBoy · Feb 14th, 2008, 11:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by flintoff99 (original)

i think its already got tlc xl can i rebuy one?

Then no you can only go as far as TLC XL im affraid, after that its normal service prices.

Scott

flintoff99 · Feb 15th, 2008, 03:48 PM

had the coolant changed.

got 4 miles down the road and the over heating light came on.

They hadnt sealed the cap down!
They ve re done it now though

flintoff99 · Feb 15th, 2008, 06:28 PM

the other thing is nowe the engine is cool the coolant has dropped below max to half between.

will a mini garage be able to sell me some coolant?

Feb 13th, 2008, 04:11 PM	#1
flintoff99 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 01:33 PM Posts: 18 Offline	Coolant problem So ive got a newly bought mc and someone, not me I add has put brake/clutch fluid in the coolant tank. I'd say that that the tank was 9/10ths full and just topped up with this stuff. Do I need to get in completely drained? Is there anything I should watch out for>? Thanks

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GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 02:33 PM Posts: 2,472 Offline	remember to put in unleaded and not diesel, and don't put it in the windscreen reservoir!!! sorry, couldn't resist Cheers, K Too many mods to list, PM me if the cat needs killing...

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Feb 13th, 2008, 06:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 02:33 PM Posts: 2,873 Offline	Bascially you need to have it drained...... Theres a DIY on coolant change some where ill try and find it for you, well come to think of it, Nearly new means R56?? The DIY ive seen is for an R53 sorry. Scott

Feb 13th, 2008, 07:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
flintoff99 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 01:33 PM Posts: 18 Offline	as for reg its 52. is it something i can do myself. As an unskilled person?

Feb 13th, 2008, 07:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 02:33 PM Posts: 2,873 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by flintoff99 (original) as for reg its 52. is it something i can do myself. As an unskilled person? Yes you should be able to do it if you have some basic tools and the DIY if i find it.

Feb 13th, 2008, 07:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
flintoff99 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 01:33 PM Posts: 18 Offline	Sweet I just realised ive not put in 5w 30 oil. Do i need to drain that also thanks for your help

Feb 13th, 2008, 07:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 02:33 PM Posts: 2,873 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by flintoff99 (original) Sweet I just realised ive not put in 5w 30 oil. Do i need to drain that also thanks for your help What oil have you put in?

Feb 13th, 2008, 07:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
flintoff99 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 01:33 PM Posts: 18 Offline	10 30 synthetic

Feb 13th, 2008, 07:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
flintoff99 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 01:33 PM Posts: 18 Offline	also any idea how much a mini garage will charge for this?

Feb 13th, 2008, 08:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
Martin F Making it add up Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sussex Local Time: 02:33 PM Posts: 621 Offline	If you have just topped up with 10w-30 I would not worry. However on the coolant I would change it. Its a good idea to change the coolant every 2 years anyway as its anticorosion properties decline over time. I have no idea what a MINI dealer would charge for a coolant change. Why not just ring and ask?

Feb 13th, 2008, 08:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
flintoff99 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 01:33 PM Posts: 18 Offline	yeh i think ill do that. i wouldnt think its a massive job

Feb 14th, 2008, 07:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
flintoff99 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 01:33 PM Posts: 18 Offline	yeah cheers

Feb 14th, 2008, 08:25 AM	#13 (permalink)
flintoff99 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 01:33 PM Posts: 18 Offline	official bmw garage says 80 quid which doesnt seem too bad but they cannot fit me in until tuesday. Do you think this is an urgent repair or can I wait until tuesday

Feb 14th, 2008, 09:14 AM	#14 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 02:33 PM Posts: 2,873 Offline	I cant find a DIY for the coolant change, and TBH imnot sure what you should do with the Oil, when i replace mine it will be with 0W - 30 Castrol Edge. Scott

Feb 14th, 2008, 09:25 AM	#15 (permalink)
flintoff99 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 01:33 PM Posts: 18 Offline	no prob ive found an independent bmw dealer who will do it for 50 quid so its getting done tomo. the service manual has no stamps for coolant change so its no bad thing. I really appreciate your help ps my tlc runs out in 3000k can i buy a new one?

Feb 14th, 2008, 09:27 AM	#16 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 02:33 PM Posts: 2,873 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by flintoff99 (original) no prob ive found an independent bmw dealer who will do it for 50 quid so its getting done tomo. the service manual has no stamps for coolant change so its no bad thing. I really appreciate your help ps my tlc runs out in 3000k can i buy a new one? You can its called TLC XL, will cost you £300 but its worth everypenny if you are keeping the car and may help with Re-sale value aswel, ill be getting the XL package when it comes a little closer. It covers you the next 2 or 3 services and upto 80 000 miles.

Feb 14th, 2008, 09:33 AM	#17 (permalink)
flintoff99 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 01:33 PM Posts: 18 Offline	i think its already got tlc xl can i rebuy one?

Feb 14th, 2008, 11:33 AM	#18 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 02:33 PM Posts: 2,873 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by flintoff99 (original) i think its already got tlc xl can i rebuy one? Then no you can only go as far as TLC XL im affraid, after that its normal service prices. Scott

Feb 15th, 2008, 03:48 PM	#19 (permalink)
flintoff99 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 01:33 PM Posts: 18 Offline	had the coolant changed. got 4 miles down the road and the over heating light came on. They hadnt sealed the cap down! They ve re done it now though

Feb 15th, 2008, 06:28 PM	#20 (permalink)
flintoff99 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 01:33 PM Posts: 18 Offline	the other thing is nowe the engine is cool the coolant has dropped below max to half between. will a mini garage be able to sell me some coolant?

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