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janibird · Apr 8th, 2003, 09:14 PM

For those of you who wish to have the oil and filter changes performed on your MINI’s at a more conservative interval than the factory recommended 10K, PAS Automotive in Charlotte 704.332.9845, pasautomotive@aol.com stocks MINI® oil filters, and has BMW trained technicians.

jstines · Apr 22nd, 2003, 04:36 AM

Where is PAS located in Charlotte?

How does the price they charge compare with the dealer's price?

Thanks,
JS

janibird · Apr 22nd, 2003, 05:30 AM

321 West Palmer Street, Charlotte, NC 28203 which is of off South Mint Street one block south of Carson Blvd. (formerly Independence Blvd.) or if you wish about two blocks south of Ericson Stadium. As to cost I suggest you give Mike Snider at PAS a call, 704.332.9845. Even if the cost for service is the same as the dealers you'd still save the time and the drive to the dealer.

BrianWSNC · May 13th, 2003, 11:47 PM

Please note: MINI's come with free maintenance service for the first 3/36 or 4/50k miles. Also make sure they use correct engine replacement oil if you go to an independent shop for oil changes.

jstines · May 14th, 2003, 01:01 AM

BrianWSNC,

Many people feel the 10K/12K oil changes are too infrequent and prefer to supplement the free maintenance.

See ya,
JS

janibird · May 14th, 2003, 01:01 AM

Whilst I agree with you as to the free maintenance service that is included with the MINI, I'm personally more comfortable with a shorter oil service interval (must be my age). As long as a factory MINI oil filter and the factory specified oil are used, there should be no detrimental effect on both the engine and vehicle warranty. I do understand that the additional oil service, whether provided by an authorized MINI service center, or an independent garage will be done at a monetary cost to me the owner, but from my point of view this is a small price to pay for peace of mind. Since you are the Warranty Administrator at an authorized MINI servicing center I would appreciate your further input on this. I would also appreciate your input regarding aftermarket intake kits (i.e. BMP) and their affect on vehicle warranty.

ps. It's good to know that both dealers and MINI USA monitor these posts.

BrianWSNC · May 14th, 2003, 09:11 PM

Janibird,
I too am from the "old school" when it comes to oil changes. I change the oil in my BMW 3 times the recommended frequency.

The factory states something like this:

"With the use of DME control unit, it moniters throttle position, mileage, stop/start frequency and engine load inputs to caculate engine oil service needs. A count down system is used and displayed on the display cluster. Synthetic oil useage is a must for this system."

I see many engines going over 100k miles with no problems.

As for aftermarket modifications. you do run the risk of voiding your warranty coverage. If a part fails and is deemed directly damaged by the install of that aftermarket part. This determination is done by a certified BMW/MINI Tech.

I believe MINI is coming out with an performance upgrade kit and it will not effect the warranty coverage.

I hope this helps.
Brian

janibird · May 14th, 2003, 09:43 PM

Thanks, I would be interested in the performance upgrade kit as long as your not speaking of the JWC kit which is more than I'm looking for.

Apr 8th, 2003, 09:14 PM	#1
janibird MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Local Time: 07:11 AM Posts: 45 Offline	Charlotte MINI service For those of you who wish to have the oil and filter changes performed on your MINI’s at a more conservative interval than the factory recommended 10K, PAS Automotive in Charlotte 704.332.9845, pasautomotive@aol.com stocks MINI® oil filters, and has BMW trained technicians.

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jstines MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cramerton, NC Local Time: 03:11 AM Posts: 244 Offline	Where are they located? Where is PAS located in Charlotte? How does the price they charge compare with the dealer's price? Thanks, JS

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Apr 22nd, 2003, 05:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
janibird MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Local Time: 07:11 AM Posts: 45 Offline	321 West Palmer Street, Charlotte, NC 28203 which is of off South Mint Street one block south of Carson Blvd. (formerly Independence Blvd.) or if you wish about two blocks south of Ericson Stadium. As to cost I suggest you give Mike Snider at PAS a call, 704.332.9845. Even if the cost for service is the same as the dealers you'd still save the time and the drive to the dealer.

May 13th, 2003, 11:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
BrianWSNC MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winston Salem Local Time: 03:11 AM Posts: 5 Offline	Please note: MINI's come with free maintenance service for the first 3/36 or 4/50k miles. Also make sure they use correct engine replacement oil if you go to an independent shop for oil changes.

May 14th, 2003, 01:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
jstines MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cramerton, NC Local Time: 03:11 AM Posts: 244 Offline	BrianWSNC, Many people feel the 10K/12K oil changes are too infrequent and prefer to supplement the free maintenance. See ya, JS

May 14th, 2003, 01:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
janibird MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Local Time: 07:11 AM Posts: 45 Offline	Whilst I agree with you as to the free maintenance service that is included with the MINI, I'm personally more comfortable with a shorter oil service interval (must be my age). As long as a factory MINI oil filter and the factory specified oil are used, there should be no detrimental effect on both the engine and vehicle warranty. I do understand that the additional oil service, whether provided by an authorized MINI service center, or an independent garage will be done at a monetary cost to me the owner, but from my point of view this is a small price to pay for peace of mind. Since you are the Warranty Administrator at an authorized MINI servicing center I would appreciate your further input on this. I would also appreciate your input regarding aftermarket intake kits (i.e. BMP) and their affect on vehicle warranty. ps. It's good to know that both dealers and MINI USA monitor these posts.

May 14th, 2003, 09:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
BrianWSNC MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winston Salem Local Time: 03:11 AM Posts: 5 Offline	Janibird, I too am from the "old school" when it comes to oil changes. I change the oil in my BMW 3 times the recommended frequency. The factory states something like this: "With the use of DME control unit, it moniters throttle position, mileage, stop/start frequency and engine load inputs to caculate engine oil service needs. A count down system is used and displayed on the display cluster. Synthetic oil useage is a must for this system." I see many engines going over 100k miles with no problems. As for aftermarket modifications. you do run the risk of voiding your warranty coverage. If a part fails and is deemed directly damaged by the install of that aftermarket part. This determination is done by a certified BMW/MINI Tech. I believe MINI is coming out with an performance upgrade kit and it will not effect the warranty coverage. I hope this helps. Brian

May 14th, 2003, 09:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
janibird MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Local Time: 07:11 AM Posts: 45 Offline	Thanks, I would be interested in the performance upgrade kit as long as your not speaking of the JWC kit which is more than I'm looking for.

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