2nd TLC SERVICE

[ASTON]

Just had my 2nd service done under the TLC package (25000mile service)

I was amazed after doing this milage the air filter was not changed. The only things that were done, was an oil and filter change and a mico filter.
So i decided to change the air filter myself. £31.26 for the filter from MINI. On inspection of the old air fliter, i could see that it was all blocked up with dirt and dead flys. There was no way that i could have done another 12000 miles to my next service with this in place.

So, mini cooper D owners you have been warned. Check your air filters and replace if necesserary.

[Tigger, Eeyore & Roo]

No surprises here, unfortunately

It's just the same with the air filter on the first generation petrol engines; it's completely shot at 30,000 miles, with the first change due at 60,000 Who dreams up these intervals?!

Tigger.

[OJM]

Changed mine to a Pipercross Panel Filter on my MCS before it's 45,000 service - it was black as black can be! I'm surprised any air was getting through it!

[ALD0]

I was under impression they only change it if it needed it-is this what's in the small print?

[anzzyde]

Quote: Originally Posted by OJM (original)

Changed mine to a Pipercross Panel Filter on my MCS before it's 45,000 service - it was black as black can be! I'm surprised any air was getting through it!

Does that void your warranty?

[mella yella fella]

Makes you wonder if £150 for TLC is worth it??
My Clubman D is due for its 1st service shortly, and you can bet your bottom dollar it won't get much more than a 15 minute oil change

[OJM]

Quote: Originally Posted by anzzyde (original)

Does that void your warranty?

Not too sure to be honest. I don't think it does though (or that's what Pipercross claim on their website). I let me warranty expire, and didn't renew it.

[ALD0]

Quote: Originally Posted by anzzyde (original)

Does that void your warranty?

Yes if there was a major engine problem and they linked it in with the airflow in to your engine, but that sort of prob is highly unlikely

[Scrogg]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original)

Who dreams up these intervals?!

The same people that dreamt up charging £150 (£100 for those of us that bought early cars) for the first three visits to a dealer network that would normally charge more than that for the first one alone.

Put simply, you get what you pay for.