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Greetings Mini-Torquers I removed my R53’s front end to discover oil pooling on the plastic “super-charger intake”. (i.e. the black bit of plastics tubing that connects the throttle body to the super-charger.) The quantity is enough to drip down on to the oil pan over time. Here’s the...

Looking at changing my transmission oil in my N47 1.6 R55, any recommendations for the oil? And any tips on actually changing the oil? Thanks in advance Tom

Hi Has anyone else's cooper s needed a top up of oil more than just at the services? I have had it before and its back again just before the service is due, but i don't want to wait until the service as its about another month away. also which oil's have you used to top up your car, mini or...

So I recently bought my MCS 2007 R56 (58k miles) 5 days back. Other than one day, the red oil pressure light appears (not straight after starting car, 5-15 mins after) and beeps then goes off and back on again repeatedly. Most often happens when car is idle or at a rate of 20/30 mph. Oil...

Morning all, I got my first oil warning light yesterday. So will be doing a full oil change. I found a 'r56 - what oil' thread but this is 4years old, things might have changed since then. I have a 2008 JCW, new to mini's so unsure of engine type etc. There seems to be a plethora of oils to...

So i have a problem and im hoping to get advice on whos right and whos wrong so bare with me here; So about 5 weeks ago i buy my new R53 2005 89k miles. Few minor issues so i decide to get to work. I bring it to my mechanic who i always use to get an oil and filter changed. He does that about...

Anyone ever used it? I hear its made by shell. Reason I'm asking my car is in need of an oil change and euro car parts have an offer free filter with oil deal. Being a wee short this month thanks to a new battery, drop links and a few shandys I thought even though its cheap it can't be that bad...

Hi everyone, so today I heard a very awful noise from the engine area of my car (facelift R50). It was a horrible rattle, which scared me. This was mid journey (10 minute journey) when it started and only seemed to be happening when above 2,000RPM. I pulled over to have a look under the bonnet...

I've had a bit of an issue and am quite worried... I did an oil check the other week and there was no oil whatsoever on the dipstick (not too worried since I rarely drive the car), so I bought a 4 litre bottle of oil to fill it up. Being rather clumsy and with little thought I just poured the...