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erichui · Dec 17th, 2002, 02:26 AM

went to change my oil and oil filter, now my milage is about 2800kms.
i rather do it eariler than BMW MINI recommends..
god those oil was dirty and was almost black.
i am glad that i make the right decision.
now the car feels so much better now

swamos · Dec 17th, 2002, 04:13 AM

Good for you, I'll get mine done soon too I think!!

friedduck · Dec 17th, 2002, 09:05 AM

I'll second that motion. At 3300 miles it was as black as night, and there were the typical bits of metal in the filter that you'd assoc. with break-in.

Jeff

intrigue182 · Dec 17th, 2002, 10:50 AM

I noticed in photos of the Mini oil pan, that there is a rubber gasket/O-ring between the pan and the oil drain plug. (Or am I seeing things?)

Does this o-ring need to be replaced at every oil change? Also are new drain plugs available at the dealer and what do they cost...just in case....

Thanks. BTW, I have read that thread on how to change the oil, with photos and step-by-step instructions, but there was no mention of this o-ring on the plug.

Thanks,

Mighty Boognish

MiniG · Dec 18th, 2002, 02:04 AM

Where were the instructions for the oil change please? I haven't even looked yet (only 1047 miles on my car) but I know of the newer BMWs and Mercedes the oil filters are differrent from the old screw on cannister types I used to change on watercooled VWs... Is the Mini the same? Are there any special tools needed? I want to get a head start on the changes - why take chances with dirty oil?
Sorry for all the questions, perhaps someone has a link to that older thread?
Lastly, what oil are you folks using? I was considering going with Red Line or Castrol Syntex, but I want to keep with the same oil once I start...
Thanks! This is a great forum! nice to see lots of enthusiasm for such a new car.
Very cool.
G

I found it... Sorry about being lazy!
http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...l+and +filter

cordial · Dec 18th, 2002, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by erichui
went to change my oil and oil filter, now my milage is about 2800kms.

god those oil was dirty and was almost black.

I've done over 6'000 Km and my oil has darkened a bit but is still golden brown.....

DEye · Dec 18th, 2002, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by friedduck
I'll second that motion. At 3300 miles it was as black as night, and there were the typical bits of metal in the filter that you'd assoc. with break-in.

Jeff

What grade of fuel are you using ?

Splicer65 · Dec 18th, 2002, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Where were the instructions for the oil change please?

Please continue down thru this forum. So much oil info here its dripping on my keyboard

Paul
'03 IB/W S

friedduck · Dec 19th, 2002, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DEye

What grade of fuel are you using ?

93 octane (in the States.)
--Jeff

yukclee · Dec 21st, 2002, 09:34 AM

Did my oil change at 2800km with Redline. Now it's around 4500km. Love the Redline.
yclee

retroom · Dec 21st, 2002, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by yukclee
Did my oil change at 2800km with Redline. Now it's around 4500km. Love the Redline.
yclee

I plan to use Redline at the first oil change...at 1200 miles, but on the bottle it says to wait until 3000 miles before using it. Have you used Redline before? I have heard and read good things about the brand and have decided to use it.

retroom

yukclee · Dec 21st, 2002, 11:29 PM

No, it's my first time using it. But I feel it is much better than Mobile 1 that I commonly used in my previous cars. Really hard to compare as you will never have 2 cars of same mileage using different ones to compare.
But personally I highly recommend it as I do feel the car runs much smoothly after changing to it.
I guess the recommendation is to make sure all the irregularities are roughed out first before it is changed as Redline is so smooth that it is not suitable for running in. But I think 3000km is enough for me to change.
YCLee

retroom · Dec 22nd, 2002, 02:38 AM

Thanks for your thoughts.

It's good to know that you noticed the difference when switching to Redline.

I think at 1200 I'll change to Mobile 1 leave it in for another 3000 miles then change again to Redline.

retroom

chiph · Dec 22nd, 2002, 05:47 PM

Thought I'd post a pic of the factory oil.

The print is a little small, but it says SAE 5W-30. No indications as to the manufacturer, but it's likely Castrol. API Service grade from back label is SL/CF.

And another of the factory filter.

Chip H.

BruceK · Dec 22nd, 2002, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by chiph
Thought I'd post a pic of the factory oil.
...

There have been reports of some US dealerships selling the official MINI oil as cheap as, or cheaper than (!), the common retail prices (WalMart, etc.) for name brand Mobil 1 or Castrol synthetic oil. That's really incredible. If that continues I'll likely buy all oil for my MINI at a dealer.

Chip, if you don't mind me asking, how much did your dealer charge for the oil? (I'm guessing you paid about $7 to $9 for the oil filter?)

chiph · Dec 23rd, 2002, 08:56 AM

I'll have to dig out the receipt for the oil price - it may take until after the holidays before I can find it. I want to say in the $4 range, but I'd have to check to be sure.

I do recall the filter price - $7.54 each (I bought two when I picked up the car). Which I thought was very reasonable. The filter for the ML-320 I used to have was $14, and the VW VR6 filter before that was $10. So quite good, but not as cheap as a Ford or Chevy's would be

Chip H.

Dec 17th, 2002, 02:26 AM	#1
erichui MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney Local Time: 04:14 PM Posts: 649 Offline	changed my engine oil and oil filter today :D went to change my oil and oil filter, now my milage is about 2800kms. i rather do it eariler than BMW MINI recommends.. god those oil was dirty and was almost black. i am glad that i make the right decision. now the car feels so much better now

Dec 17th, 2002, 04:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 03:14 PM Posts: 5,542 Offline	Good for you, I'll get mine done soon too I think!! Clubman less....

Dec 17th, 2002, 10:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
intrigue182 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Jersey Shore, NJ USA Local Time: 05:14 AM Posts: 66 Offline	O-Ring around the rosies... I noticed in photos of the Mini oil pan, that there is a rubber gasket/O-ring between the pan and the oil drain plug. (Or am I seeing things?) Does this o-ring need to be replaced at every oil change? Also are new drain plugs available at the dealer and what do they cost...just in case.... Thanks. BTW, I have read that thread on how to change the oil, with photos and step-by-step instructions, but there was no mention of this o-ring on the plug. Thanks, Mighty Boognish

Dec 18th, 2002, 02:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
MiniG Proud MINI2 Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern California Local Time: 09:14 PM Posts: 384 Offline	Oil Change Instructions? Where were the instructions for the oil change please? I haven't even looked yet (only 1047 miles on my car) but I know of the newer BMWs and Mercedes the oil filters are differrent from the old screw on cannister types I used to change on watercooled VWs... Is the Mini the same? Are there any special tools needed? I want to get a head start on the changes - why take chances with dirty oil? Sorry for all the questions, perhaps someone has a link to that older thread? Lastly, what oil are you folks using? I was considering going with Red Line or Castrol Syntex, but I want to keep with the same oil once I start... Thanks! This is a great forum! nice to see lots of enthusiasm for such a new car. Very cool. G I found it... Sorry about being lazy! http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...l+and +filter Last edited by MiniG : Dec 18th, 2002 at 02:28 AM.

Dec 18th, 2002, 04:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
cordial MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: The Alps (Central Sw Local Time: 06:14 AM Posts: 332 Offline	Re: changed my engine oil and oil filter today :D Quote: Originally posted by erichui went to change my oil and oil filter, now my milage is about 2800kms. god those oil was dirty and was almost black. I've done over 6'000 Km and my oil has darkened a bit but is still golden brown..... Cooper S BRG/B, Chili, DSC, Overheated seats, auto A/C, OBC, heated mirrors/jets, Boost + CD. delivered 24.09.02 (ordered 11.09.01). MAX tint on back 3 windows. 17" S-Lites with Dunlop summer run-flats. 16" X-Lites with Goodyear Ultra Grip run-flats for winter. Remus exhaust (LOUD !).

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Dec 17th, 2002, 09:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
friedduck MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 248 Offline	I'll second that motion. At 3300 miles it was as black as night, and there were the typical bits of metal in the filter that you'd assoc. with break-in. Jeff

Dec 18th, 2002, 04:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
DEye MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Canada Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 276 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by friedduck I'll second that motion. At 3300 miles it was as black as night, and there were the typical bits of metal in the filter that you'd assoc. with break-in. Jeff What grade of fuel are you using ? Liquid Yellow Cooper

Dec 18th, 2002, 05:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
Splicer65 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Pittsburgh PA Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 86 Offline	Quote: Where were the instructions for the oil change please? Please continue down thru this forum. So much oil info here its dripping on my keyboard Paul '03 IB/W S

Dec 19th, 2002, 11:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
friedduck MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 248 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by DEye What grade of fuel are you using ? 93 octane (in the States.) --Jeff

Dec 21st, 2002, 09:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
yukclee MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 05:14 AM Posts: 308 Offline	Did my oil change at 2800km with Redline. Now it's around 4500km. Love the Redline. yclee

Dec 21st, 2002, 11:02 AM	#11 (permalink)
retroom MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sunnyvale, Ca. Local Time: 09:14 PM Posts: 559 Offline	yukclee, Quote: Originally posted by yukclee Did my oil change at 2800km with Redline. Now it's around 4500km. Love the Redline. yclee I plan to use Redline at the first oil change...at 1200 miles, but on the bottle it says to wait until 3000 miles before using it. Have you used Redline before? I have heard and read good things about the brand and have decided to use it. retroom 2003 MC,LY/W, sport package, wht wheels, cruise, chrome, Kaleido cloth/black, OB computer

Dec 21st, 2002, 11:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
yukclee MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 05:14 AM Posts: 308 Offline	No, it's my first time using it. But I feel it is much better than Mobile 1 that I commonly used in my previous cars. Really hard to compare as you will never have 2 cars of same mileage using different ones to compare. But personally I highly recommend it as I do feel the car runs much smoothly after changing to it. I guess the recommendation is to make sure all the irregularities are roughed out first before it is changed as Redline is so smooth that it is not suitable for running in. But I think 3000km is enough for me to change. YCLee

Dec 22nd, 2002, 02:38 AM	#13 (permalink)
retroom MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sunnyvale, Ca. Local Time: 09:14 PM Posts: 559 Offline	Thanks for your thoughts. It's good to know that you noticed the difference when switching to Redline. I think at 1200 I'll change to Mobile 1 leave it in for another 3000 miles then change again to Redline. retroom 2003 MC,LY/W, sport package, wht wheels, cruise, chrome, Kaleido cloth/black, OB computer

Dec 22nd, 2002, 05:47 PM	#14 (permalink)
chiph Spectator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 1,574 Offline	Thought I'd post a pic of the factory oil. The print is a little small, but it says SAE 5W-30. No indications as to the manufacturer, but it's likely Castrol. API Service grade from back label is SL/CF. And another of the factory filter. Chip H. ex-MINI Cooper S owner and all around good-guy

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Dec 22nd, 2002, 08:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by chiph Thought I'd post a pic of the factory oil. ... There have been reports of some US dealerships selling the official MINI oil as cheap as, or cheaper than (!), the common retail prices (WalMart, etc.) for name brand Mobil 1 or Castrol synthetic oil. That's really incredible. If that continues I'll likely buy all oil for my MINI at a dealer. Chip, if you don't mind me asking, how much did your dealer charge for the oil? (I'm guessing you paid about $7 to $9 for the oil filter?) + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Dec 23rd, 2002, 08:56 AM	#16 (permalink)
chiph Spectator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 1,574 Offline	I'll have to dig out the receipt for the oil price - it may take until after the holidays before I can find it. I want to say in the $4 range, but I'd have to check to be sure. I do recall the filter price - $7.54 each (I bought two when I picked up the car). Which I thought was very reasonable. The filter for the ML-320 I used to have was $14, and the VW VR6 filter before that was $10. So quite good, but not as cheap as a Ford or Chevy's would be Chip H. ex-MINI Cooper S owner and all around good-guy

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