If you click "SHOW MORE" in the description above your be able to see Links to the Tools 🔧🔨🔧 I use. Also Clickable Chapters📋 📙 throughout the video and other Links 🎬 that may be of interest. I've had a few viewers request where they can buy the tools they see in some of my videos but it's not very clear that the "SHOW MORE" tab has a lot of information in that may be of interest. Admittedly the amazon links are associated with me and I would earn a small commission which helps towards keeping the channel funded.
I just bought a bargain mini cooper from 2004 with 140.000KM on the clock. with the help of your video i just did the first oil change, filter inspection and board computer reset. all went smooth and looks good. Thanks so much for this beautifull clear video. Greetings from Spain.
That's handy of them. A lot of garages don't seem to bother with torque wrenches !!! would avoid damage though. Thankfully sump plugs are only £5 on ebay.
@@CoatsandGaiters I’ll be making my way though your other videos. The cars got a really stiff gear stick, which I think is an easy fix, so will get it done at the same time as the oil service. Cheers
Thanks so much for the clear, detailed steps. We just bought an "06 mini and love it. The seller insisted i shouls have a mechanic perform the oil change, but i am quite confident i can tackle it myself. Cheers!!
Very good video. I’ve seen quite a few videos of the underside of BMW cam covers that have followed BMW’s 15,500 mile service schedule or when the lights eventually show service due - plenty of treacle like substances were found and not only on the cam cover! 😀
Thank you Ian for that. Appreciate your comment. 15,500 is way too long isn't it! or every 2 years they say. I cannot believe this personally. If I had bought a MINI new and paid a premium price I'd have wanted that oil changed at least twice as often to maintain my investment. Wonder if it's because the first few oil changes are so called free so they space them out to save money and then when the damage has been done the car is likely to have moved on to a new owner with the vehicle now out of warranty. I see your called VTEC Ian. Have you seen my other videos where I did a head gasket on a CRV? beautifully machined engineering I noted.
@@CoatsandGaiters that’s right mark. Most car manufacturers don’t want cars to last more than 10yo imo. Hence the 15,500/2yr intervals 😏😵 I’ve got an 2006 Accord (petrol) and do most work on it myself - apart from any real big jobs clutches, h/g’s etc, Oil changed every 5,000. I’ve not seen your crv video. I’ll try and find it now, thanks👍
im french and you'r video was very helpful, lot of instructions and details that made my life easier for this oil replacement. thank you and good luck for the next.
Hi I did all this with a oil filter that didn't fit properly .it tighten up . No problems .but when I started it there is a hell of a tapping noise . sounds like a fan hitting something .?
Is yours the early model which had the filter with an internal cage in? If it’s tapping I would be concerned if oil is getting pumped properly through the filter. I did a later video on the earlier filters. Here's a link to that part of the video. czcams.com/video/2hom81usvi8/video.html
Serve my son mini and having problems with the sump plug ,it won't tight up so I ordered a new one from Amazon, hoping it will fixs the problem 🤞if not got a bigger problem !!!!
Minispares used to sell a modified sump plug that cuts a slightly different thread as you tighten it, they are not expensive, just be careful not to overtighten it and use a new sealing washer!! (found on the net)
Hope it helped. I did a later one on the Mini as well. The Dacia is sat in the garage while I finish this Peugeot EP6 tear down. czcams.com/video/2hom81usvi8/video.htmlsi=LV8gfTD979OE1Wwg
Hello, I see it's a pre-restyling mini, so shoudn't it have a spring on the oil filter? and how is it possible that oil light turns off without the spring? I ask because I had a pre-rest cooper with spring missing and the light didn't turn off until I changed all the oil housing...
That oil filter has caused a lot of headaches and disasters for owners. I think BMW changed them quite quickly as people were throwing the cages out with the filter.
@@CoatsandGaiters I didn’t see any spring. I think the new filter might not have been pushed in all the way. Tried a handful of more times and finally got it threaded. Dunno why the angle was so hard for me to get
Hello Friend how are You?? I have a chinese car that uses that tritec engine and here in Venezuela it uses Sae 15w40 API sp Quality due to the tropical climate of the country.
Am I right in thinking there is no drain plug washer? There doesn't seem to be one on my Mini or yours. Annoyingly the bolt just turns after a point - cannot torque it. It didn't leak for the last 5000 miles though. Luckily.
The thread has fully stripped. How annoying. The oil pan is aluminium, the sump plug is harder. Someone overtightened it (I don't think it was me) and now I think I have to buy a new oil pan and gasket.
You can probably buy a helicoil for the sump part and repair the thread. Though the sump would probably need to be removed ideally to avoid swarf getting into it.
All these change oil for mini cooper videos fail to mention you first first remove the engine splash cover! So it's a complete failure of a video from the viewpoint of being able to replicate each step and change the oil. Why have you failed to show the removal of the plastic engine splash guard?? It's not just you every single video I've found on CZcams fails to include this first step.rookie error !
Unfortunately the two MINI's I have didn't come with the splash guards. So I was unable to include those parts in the video's. I guess I could have purchased splash guards just for the video's, but the video's are meant to be on me working on my car's, and not meant to be official manufacture repair video's. I think most viewers find the content helpful even if incomplete, in some areas. I'm not a trained mechanic or videographer and I do mention this in my 'About Me' page. You might find the Bentley Publications book (ISBN 978-0-8376-1639-1) on the MINI better suited for your needs as it cover's more detail on model variations. Good luck anyway and hopefully your find a video or publication more suitable than my efforts.
If you click "SHOW MORE" in the description above your be able to see Links to the Tools 🔧🔨🔧 I use. Also Clickable Chapters📋 📙 throughout the video and other Links 🎬 that may be of interest. I've had a few viewers request where they can buy the tools they see in some of my videos but it's not very clear that the "SHOW MORE" tab has a lot of information in that may be of interest. Admittedly the amazon links are associated with me and I would earn a small commission which helps towards keeping the channel funded.
I just bought a bargain mini cooper from 2004 with 140.000KM on the clock. with the help of your video i just did the first oil change, filter inspection and board computer reset. all went smooth and looks good. Thanks so much for this beautifull clear video. Greetings from Spain.
That's great to hear and thank you for watching them. You now need to get a Dacia Sandero lol all my videos are on a Dacia at the mo.
This is by far one of the best mini cooper maintenance videos on CZcams,🚗
Thank you for saying so. Hope they help.
The "mini specialist" that last serviced my car has tightened the sump plug to hilarious levels. I now am the proud owner of a domed sump plug lol. 🙃
That's handy of them. A lot of garages don't seem to bother with torque wrenches !!! would avoid damage though. Thankfully sump plugs are only £5 on ebay.
Just got a 2005 mini and this video is perfect. Really well explained for a novice with a spanner set like me :) Thanks
Thank you for this comment. I make them how I would need them if I had a job to do I hadn't done before.
@@CoatsandGaiters I’ll be making my way though your other videos. The cars got a really stiff gear stick, which I think is an easy fix, so will get it done at the same time as the oil service. Cheers
@@garethevison Good luck and thank you for watching them.
Thanks so much for the clear, detailed steps. We just bought an "06 mini and love it. The seller insisted i shouls have a mechanic perform the oil change, but i am quite confident i can tackle it myself. Cheers!!
They are fun cars. Hope the video helps.
It is a joy to watch your videos, this is the most detailed oil changing video I even seen
Thank you for that Jer, very kind of you to say so.
Very good video. I’ve seen quite a few videos of the underside of BMW cam covers that have followed BMW’s 15,500 mile service schedule or when the lights eventually show service due - plenty of treacle like substances were found and not only on the cam cover! 😀
Thank you Ian for that. Appreciate your comment. 15,500 is way too long isn't it! or every 2 years they say. I cannot believe this personally. If I had bought a MINI new and paid a premium price I'd have wanted that oil changed at least twice as often to maintain my investment. Wonder if it's because the first few oil changes are so called free so they space them out to save money and then when the damage has been done the car is likely to have moved on to a new owner with the vehicle now out of warranty. I see your called VTEC Ian. Have you seen my other videos where I did a head gasket on a CRV? beautifully machined engineering I noted.
@@CoatsandGaiters that’s right mark. Most car manufacturers don’t want cars to last more than 10yo imo. Hence the 15,500/2yr intervals 😏😵 I’ve got an 2006 Accord (petrol) and do most work on it myself - apart from any real big jobs clutches, h/g’s etc, Oil changed every 5,000.
I’ve not seen your crv video. I’ll try and find it now, thanks👍
@@ianrimmer1968 Think this link will take you all 13 of the videos Ian.
czcams.com/video/eYd8yb0czeI/video.html
im french and you'r video was very helpful, lot of instructions and details that made my life easier for this oil replacement. thank you and good luck for the next.
Thank you kindly and pleased it helped you.
Another very informative video enhanced by your wife's additional information which I found to be most interesting...👌
Thank you Sis. I think she secretly wants to be involved more in the videos. I always think her voice is nice.
Je prenais peur 😱 je voyais tout le monde faire des vidanges par aspiration sur les mini Cooper 🙆 votre vidéo m'a réconforté 👍
Thank you and pleased the video helped.
Great video! Loved that you highlighted parts with colours.
Thank you for that and hope it helped you.
Hi I did all this with a oil filter that didn't fit properly .it tighten up . No problems .but when I started it there is a hell of a tapping noise . sounds like a fan hitting something .?
Is yours the early model which had the filter with an internal cage in? If it’s tapping I would be concerned if oil is getting pumped properly through the filter. I did a later video on the earlier filters. Here's a link to that part of the video. czcams.com/video/2hom81usvi8/video.html
Serve my son mini and having problems with the sump plug ,it won't tight up so I ordered a new one from Amazon, hoping it will fixs the problem 🤞if not got a bigger problem !!!!
Minispares used to sell a modified sump plug that cuts a slightly different thread as you tighten it, they are not expensive, just be careful not to overtighten it and use a new sealing washer!! (found on the net)
What a fantastic step by step guid video . Many thanks for doing this help me a lot .
That's great to hear Ali. Thank you for commenting.
Pretty simple n good , especially for Non a mechanic like me but love to DIY ! Honesty enjoyable n relaxing VID
Thank you for that comment, appreciate the positive feedback.
Just used this video as a reference for doing the oil and filters on my cooper.
Do you have any new projects coming up? What happened to the Dacia?
Hope it helped. I did a later one on the Mini as well. The Dacia is sat in the garage while I finish this Peugeot EP6 tear down. czcams.com/video/2hom81usvi8/video.htmlsi=LV8gfTD979OE1Wwg
Excellent video thankyou
Thank you for the comment and hope it helped
Nice video ! ✅🫡🥇
Thank you
Really very good manual. Gratulation and Thank U
Thank you for taking the time to say so.
Best video of mini oil change..!
Thank you for saying so
Hello, I see it's a pre-restyling mini, so shoudn't it have a spring on the oil filter? and how is it possible that oil light turns off without the spring? I ask because I had a pre-rest cooper with spring missing and the light didn't turn off until I changed all the oil housing...
That oil filter has caused a lot of headaches and disasters for owners. I think BMW changed them quite quickly as people were throwing the cages out with the filter.
having trouble getting the filter housing threaded properly...any tips?
Normally you just push down while screwing. Is yours the older type filter with the spring and cage.
@@CoatsandGaiters I didn’t see any spring. I think the new filter might not have been pushed in all the way. Tried a handful of more times and finally got it threaded. Dunno why the angle was so hard for me to get
Fantastic detailed vlog and thanks for sharing buddy!
Thank you for the comment and pleased it helped you.
Hello Friend how are You?? I have a chinese car that uses that tritec engine and here in Venezuela it uses Sae 15w40 API sp Quality due to the tropical climate of the country.
That probably makes sense as it's a lot hotter over there.
Really nice guide, thanks!
Thank you for taking the time to comment.
VERY NICE N' WELL MADE VIDEOS THANKX FOR SHARING
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@@CoatsandGaiters YOU GOT A NEW SUB, GREAT CONTENT
@@cbc6666661 Appreciate the support.
It's not on the driver's footwell unless you are in England. On US models it's on the right side, Passenger side
Very true.
Excellent video thanks for sharing.
Thank you for taking the time to compliment.
Am I right in thinking there is no drain plug washer? There doesn't seem to be one on my Mini or yours. Annoyingly the bolt just turns after a point - cannot torque it. It didn't leak for the last 5000 miles though. Luckily.
The thread has fully stripped. How annoying. The oil pan is aluminium, the sump plug is harder. Someone overtightened it (I don't think it was me) and now I think I have to buy a new oil pan and gasket.
You can probably buy a helicoil for the sump part and repair the thread. Though the sump would probably need to be removed ideally to avoid swarf getting into it.
Which is a reasonable oil consuption quantity and does high RPM could increase It?
Your find your better putting that question on the Facebook Mini Owners Group as there are some far better qualified members on that.
Great video!
Thank you for saying so.
On the r50 cooper 2002 I heard there is a spring in the oil filter or housing? Is that correct?
Hi if you look at this link of mine I did a quick explanation on the pre life cycle filter. Hope it helps. czcams.com/video/2hom81usvi8/video.html
Every how many miles should you change your oil on this Mini?
I’d change it every 10k personally as clean oil prolongs the engine life.
@@CoatsandGaiters you crazy lol...your oil must be really dirty...I try to do it every 4k miles and its really dirty
@@user-yo6cb1sf2n are you in America?
All these change oil for mini cooper videos fail to mention you first first remove the engine splash cover! So it's a complete failure of a video from the viewpoint of being able to replicate each step and change the oil. Why have you failed to show the removal of the plastic engine splash guard?? It's not just you every single video I've found on CZcams fails to include this first step.rookie error !
Unfortunately the two MINI's I have didn't come with the splash guards. So I was unable to include those parts in the video's. I guess I could have purchased splash guards just for the video's, but the video's are meant to be on me working on my car's, and not meant to be official manufacture repair video's. I think most viewers find the content helpful even if incomplete, in some areas. I'm not a trained mechanic or videographer and I do mention this in my 'About Me' page. You might find the Bentley Publications book (ISBN 978-0-8376-1639-1) on the MINI better suited for your needs as it cover's more detail on model variations. Good luck anyway and hopefully your find a video or publication more suitable than my efforts.
HorribleHorrible car to work on ,very bad design
In what way?