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red03miniS · Mar 12th, 2004, 06:53 PM

Hello there,

Couple of mini related questions, and hoping I could get some help.

Car: 2003 MCS, 4000 miles. Oil changed by myself to mobil 1 synthetic in October 2003, when car had 3300 miles. No other bmw service has been done. Car has been driven 800 miles since last oil change, but I figure this one is free so why not take it.

Spoke to BMW dealer and was told that I qualify for the 10K free scheduled service, and I will be making an appt in 2 weeks for it.

questions:

1)Since I have Mobil 1 synthetic in the car now, and I am sure Mini will put Castrol SYn oil in the car, will it effect the car going back and forth between the oils? Any thoughts or opinions would be great.

2) Should I supply them with Mobil 1, or just let them do thier thing?

3) What is the best dealer to work with SERVICE wise in the los angeles area? I can go to Universal, Long Beach, Monrovia, and Crevier.

4)Should I expect a loaner, or just hang around the dealership? curious to know how long this takes.

5) Will also have the AIRCON stumble issue looked at. My car has no stumble/yoyo but with aircon on SOMETIMES it stumbles.

Opinions are helpful. Thank you.

-Ryan

ALD0 · Mar 12th, 2004, 07:08 PM

Why did you change the oil yourself?

i wouldn't mention it to them to be honest with you!!

red03miniS · Mar 12th, 2004, 07:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by interceptor

Why did you change the oil yourself?

i wouldn't mention it to them to be honest with you!!

I changed it becuase it has been a while, and the oil was getting a bit dirty, and I did not think I qualified for the free Mini oil change, because of my low mileage. So to answer your question, piece of mind.

ALD0 · Mar 12th, 2004, 07:13 PM

Oh-Would you prefer Mobil to be put into it?

I would let them stick the Castrol in it-And I would ask for a loaner if they are to sort out your Air con aswell

red03miniS · Mar 12th, 2004, 07:18 PM

Yeah I am not sure if going back and forth from Mobil to Castrol does anything to the car.

If it doesn't then I don't really care. I will keep the car about 15 more years, so I want it to last, it is my first non japanese product.

However if going back and forth makes a diff, then I will supply them with Mobil 1.

ALD0 · Mar 12th, 2004, 07:25 PM

At least they are both good oils

red03miniS · Mar 12th, 2004, 07:46 PM

Now I need to know which dealer to take it to.

red03miniS · Mar 15th, 2004, 02:31 AM

EBMCS03 · Mar 23rd, 2004, 05:44 AM

Take it to Long Beach MINI... $57 including tax and about 40 mins... hand around and eat some of their food and coffee...

Loaner... I dunno... trying to figure that out myself. I know its a NO for oil change.. but dont know about waranty work

pimini · Mar 23rd, 2004, 05:55 AM

I was pleased with the service I received at Long Beach - much more than Santa Ana or Monrovia. I'll be taking my 02 Mini in in April for the 25000 mile service. I also have a few nagging issues I hope they can resolve for me.

Pieter

Mar 12th, 2004, 06:53 PM	#1
red03miniS MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2003 Location: ca Local Time: 04:46 AM Posts: 875 Offline	OIL CHANGE/SERVICE AND many other mini questions Hello there, Couple of mini related questions, and hoping I could get some help. Car: 2003 MCS, 4000 miles. Oil changed by myself to mobil 1 synthetic in October 2003, when car had 3300 miles. No other bmw service has been done. Car has been driven 800 miles since last oil change, but I figure this one is free so why not take it. Spoke to BMW dealer and was told that I qualify for the 10K free scheduled service, and I will be making an appt in 2 weeks for it. questions: 1)Since I have Mobil 1 synthetic in the car now, and I am sure Mini will put Castrol SYn oil in the car, will it effect the car going back and forth between the oils? Any thoughts or opinions would be great. 2) Should I supply them with Mobil 1, or just let them do thier thing? 3) What is the best dealer to work with SERVICE wise in the los angeles area? I can go to Universal, Long Beach, Monrovia, and Crevier. 4)Should I expect a loaner, or just hang around the dealership? curious to know how long this takes. 5) Will also have the AIRCON stumble issue looked at. My car has no stumble/yoyo but with aircon on SOMETIMES it stumbles. Opinions are helpful. Thank you. -Ryan

Mar 15th, 2004, 02:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
red03miniS MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2003 Location: ca Local Time: 04:46 AM Posts: 875 Offline	bump

Mar 23rd, 2004, 05:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 09:46 PM Posts: 6,777 Offline	Take it to Long Beach MINI... $57 including tax and about 40 mins... hand around and eat some of their food and coffee... Loaner... I dunno... trying to figure that out myself. I know its a NO for oil change.. but dont know about waranty work EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

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Mar 12th, 2004, 07:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 05:46 AM Posts: 9,463 Offline	Why did you change the oil yourself? i wouldn't mention it to them to be honest with you!!

Mar 12th, 2004, 07:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
red03miniS MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2003 Location: ca Local Time: 04:46 AM Posts: 875 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by interceptor Why did you change the oil yourself? i wouldn't mention it to them to be honest with you!! I changed it becuase it has been a while, and the oil was getting a bit dirty, and I did not think I qualified for the free Mini oil change, because of my low mileage. So to answer your question, piece of mind.

Mar 12th, 2004, 07:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 05:46 AM Posts: 9,463 Offline	Oh-Would you prefer Mobil to be put into it? I would let them stick the Castrol in it-And I would ask for a loaner if they are to sort out your Air con aswell

Mar 12th, 2004, 07:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
red03miniS MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2003 Location: ca Local Time: 04:46 AM Posts: 875 Offline	Yeah I am not sure if going back and forth from Mobil to Castrol does anything to the car. If it doesn't then I don't really care. I will keep the car about 15 more years, so I want it to last, it is my first non japanese product. However if going back and forth makes a diff, then I will supply them with Mobil 1.

Mar 12th, 2004, 07:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 05:46 AM Posts: 9,463 Offline	At least they are both good oils

Mar 12th, 2004, 07:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
red03miniS MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2003 Location: ca Local Time: 04:46 AM Posts: 875 Offline	Now I need to know which dealer to take it to.

Mar 23rd, 2004, 05:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
pimini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Loma Linda, CA Local Time: 09:46 PM Posts: 46 Offline	I was pleased with the service I received at Long Beach - much more than Santa Ana or Monrovia. I'll be taking my 02 Mini in in April for the 25000 mile service. I also have a few nagging issues I hope they can resolve for me. Pieter

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