Mini Inspection/Oil Change Service

[angeldazie]

I am going for my second service tomorrow. My '03 mini has almost 25,000 miles on her. What can I expect when I go tomorrow? I was under the impression everything will be covered by warranty, is this right?

I am reading that a battery only has a 1 year warranty, and mine has serious issues. I reported them at my first service a year ago,and they evidently thought that software updates would do the trick, but it has only gotten worse! Will they take care of the cost of this? If I have to pay for it, how much do you think it will cost me?

[lionofpurity]

I dropped my 02 off for 2nd service today and I asked the dealer the same question.
He said it depends on what the computer says needs done, so I guess it is different according to the "smart chip"
I personally thought that was a lame excuse.
I am a caar guy and do most work on my own cars and deserve a strait answer which I did not get.
I'll let you know what they do when i get the car back tonite or tommorow.
p.s My dealer abviously sucks.
-B

[lionofpurity]

I don't really know what they did. He was totally vague even when pressed.
He said when I picked it up that "they did all the fluids etc" and when I asked if that meant that transmission fluid was swapped out he said no. when pressed more basically all they did was oil change and windshield washer (that is the fluids he was talking about).
Today I swapped my air filter for a Cold air intake system and found that the air filter wasn't even changed and man was there alot of garbage in there. I know I onlyt have 2400 miles on it but the car is an '02 meaning that it has been on the road for 3 years. you have to change the filter and plugs after this long.
All in all I have to say the mini's no maintanance plan is total sales crap.
10000 and 24000 miles is to long for oil change as far as I am concerned, and 3 years and no plugs or air filter??? even K&N says recharge every year.
I can change my wiper fluid myself without giving up the car for 2 days.
I'm gonna change my oil every 5000, I'm gonna change my own plugs and I will have my local bmw/mini guy do the radiator flush and transmission flush.
My dealer gets a 2 out of 5
Mini gets a 1 out of 5

I want my car to last along time and service needs to be addressed.

sorry to rant

-B

[Cooper76]

That is very strange! The dealer must not have bothered to do it. Here is what should have officially been done:

MINI Inspection I


Undercarriage
Change oil and oil filter while engine is at operating temperature.
We recommend MINI Synthetic Motor Oil, p/n 07 51 0 143 829
Check transmission for leaks.
Change CVT (automatic) transmission fluid.
Half shafts: Check for leaks at flexible boots.
Visually check fuel tank, lines and connections for leaks.
Check condition, position, and mounting of exhaust system. Examine for leaks.
Check power steering system for leaks. Check p/s fluid level; add fluid if necessary.
Check overall thickness of front and rear disc brake pads (outer pads only) using special tool.
If replacement is necessary:
Examine brake disc surfaces. clean brake pad contact points in calipers. Grease wheel centering hubs.
Check thickness of parking brake linings only when replacing rear pads.
Check steering for absence of play, condition of suspension track rods, front axle joints, steering linkage and joint disc.
Check brake system connections and lines for leaks, damage, and incorrect positioning.
Check parking brake actuation. Adjust if necessary.
Check all tire pressures (including spare - except M3, M5, Z8 and Alpina). Correct if necessary. Check condition of tires (outer surfaces [left/right]), tread wear and pattern; in case of uneven tread wear readjust wheel alignment if requested.*
Note: If requested rotate all four road wheels as instructed and rebalance.*
Inspect entire body according to terms of rust perforation limited warranty (must be performed at least every two years).


Engine Compartment
Read out diagnostic system.
Check engine cooling system/heater hose connections for leaks. Check coolant level and antifreeze protection level; add coolant if necessary.
Note: Coolant must be replaced every 4 years (time interval begins from vehicle's production date).
Check level of brake fluid in reservoir. Add fluid if required.
Replace brake fluid every 2 years (timing interval begins from vehicle's production date).*
Check windshield washer fluid level and antifreeze protection. Fill up and/or correct if necessary.
Check air conditioner operation.
Replace microfilter.
Note: reduce replacement interval in dusty operating conditions.
Reset Service Interval Indicator.


Body/Electrical Equipment
Check battery state-of-charge, and charge if required.*
Check lighting system, i.e., headlights, fog lights, parking, back-up, license plate, interior, glove box, illuminated make-up mirrors, luggage area lights.
Check instrument panel and dashboard illumination.
Check all warning/indicator lights, check control.
Check turn signals, hazard warning flashers, brake lights, horns, headlight dimmer/flasher switch.
Check windshield and tailgate wipers and washer systems; wiper blades, washer jet positions.
Check condition and function of safety belts.
Check central locking system.
Check operation of all latches.
Check heater/air conditioner blower fan, rear window defogger.
Check rear view mirrors.
Visually examine the SRS airbag units for torn covers, obvious damage or attachment of decals, decorations or accessories.


Final Inspection
Road test with check of brakes, suspension, steering, automatic transmission.
Visually check shock absorbers for leaks.