The r56 mini oil filter housing lawsuit ordered to. Free video on how to change the oil and oil filter in a 2010 mini cooper s clubman 1. Mini owners and service manual access your manual mini usa. Mini cooper manual transmission and differential fluid. Ive pushed very hard on the wrench and the cover will not budge. Page 3 cooper congratulations on your new mini cooper s this owner s manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. Mini cooper oil filter housing problems r50 r52 r53 gen1. Mini cooper 200711, mini cooper s 200711 drive axle replacement. Page 4 md player, see separate owner s manual mechanical key 22 mfl multifunction steering wheel 18 microfilter 66, 69 mini disc player, see separate owner s manual mini maintenance system 93 oil change intervals, see service mini manufacturer 6 and warranty booklet us. Oil leak n55 filter housing beware bimmerfest bmw forum. Most minis have the oil type printed on the oil cap it will likely be 5w20, 5w30, 5w40.
I had both oil and antifreeze leakingrunning down the front of my m. Sep 27, 2016 if the oil filter cannot be removed by hand, it may be necessary to use an oil filter wrench. The filter housing can be tough to get out, especially on r52 models. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information.
This tech article shows you how to replace the manual transmission fluid on r56 mini cooper and cooper s models. The valve cover gasket on these tend to leak, just like first gen mini. Socket may be chrome or black vanadium finish depending on supply. The mini cooper, cooper s, clubman r55, r56, r57 20072011 service manual is a comprehensive source of service information and specifications for mini cooper models from 2007 to 2011 also known as the mk ii. The aim throughout this manual has been simplicity, clarity and completeness, with practical explanations, stepbystep procedures and accurate. I was told the oil filter housing required them to basically take apart the car to get at the filter housing. Welcome to the mini cooper registerif you own a mini cooper or non cooper original or modern or just want to know more about the marque, the mini cooper register is the club for you. Welcome to our mini cooper r56 technical articles section. Mini cooper oil filter housing gasket replacement costs. District court for the central district of california joshua borkman, et. Browse 20 cooper oil filters, and narrow the results on the side of this screen to find your favorite brands.
R50r52 mini cooper models up to 0704 use 2 quarts of oil. On the later mini cars, r55 r56 r57, the oil change procedure is a little bit. We have 44 2010 mini cooper s vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 9 1 owner cars, and 56 personal use cars. This issue and subsequent lawsuit relate to specific defects in the lubrication system of the engine in cooper models. Mini cooper r56 turbocharged engine oil cooler and filter. The aim throughout this manual has been simplicity, clarity and completeness, with practical explanations, stepbystep procedures and. The mini oil filter canister is positioned on the back of the engine with very little clearance to the firewall. Its better to go to a garage for an oil change in cincinnati instead of trying to do it. Read this owner s manual before starting off in your new mini. This can be any number and combination of bolts, nuts, or clamps. Pump the transmission case full of fluid until it just starts to run out the filler hole.
Mini likes castrol synthetic, many mini owners use mobile 1 synthetic. If something seems different, let us know and share your info to help other users. The most commonly reported 2010 mini cooper problem is. The bentley manual does not list any torque values nor the procedure on how to remove the oil filter housing or the oil cooler.
This video tutorial shows you stepbystep how to do it. On the oil pan, replace the seal for the drain plug. I say the mini folks recommend once a year, or 12,000 miles. Mini cooper r56 oil pan gasket replacement 20072011. How to change the engine oil of a f56 mini cooper mini f56 forum. Other issues have included the folding and collapse of driver and front passenger seats in the event of a rearimpact collision and defective locks in the spare wheel compartment. Mar 27, 2021 the aluminum filter housing should have no issue of leaking vs oem plastic one if the users installed o ring properly the body would have no effect o sits in same valley. Complete instructions for a 2010 mini cooper s clubman 1. Mini cooper forum since 2001 join our mini cooper forums to talk about your new mini. Your 2012 mini cooper oil filter keeps oil clean by trapping the contaminating particles in the filter media so the engine can have a clean lubricant.
The owners manual and the drivers guide should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. How to oil change for mini cooper r56 n16 20 base hatchback. Weve gathered a vast collection of useful articles to help you perform many repairs and upgrades on your mini. There is a 27mm nut on the top of the filter housing. If your cooper is too low to the ground to access your drain plug and oil filter, be sure to use jack stands and safe jacking procedures before getting under your cooper. How to change manual transmission oil mini cooper r53 r56.
Your 20 mini cooper oil filter keeps oil clean by trapping the contaminating particles in the filter media so the engine can have a clean lubricant. The r56 mini oil filter housing lawsuit ordered to continue. How to change manual transmission oil mini cooper r53. Mini cooper s r56 2007present technical articles diy. Mini r50 oil filter stuck in its housing ive just started doing an oil change on my 2003 mini one, everything went fine until i got to the oil filter.
Use the 27mm socket to remove the top of the housing slowly. Look at the tachometer and wait until the oil change service light goes out. You will then see the old filter cartridge in the housing. How to change the engine oil of a f56 mini cooper i raised my vehicle on. The video was filmed in our workshop where we strip down and rebuild every car when producing our worldfamous car repair manuals. This procedure should work on just about any 20022018 or later mini cooper with a manual gearbox. Mini r56 oil filter housing leak repair 200620 cooper all. Complete instructions for a 20 mini cooper countryman s all4 1.
If you have an s model the turbo oil feed pipe is a very common leak and can be dangerous if not repaired. Browse 2015 cooper oil filters, and narrow the results on the side of this screen to find your favorite brands. Remove the retaining hardware holding the oil filter housing to the engine block. According to the manual very vague i am to remove the cat to access. Repair summary this article gives detailed instructions on. Mini cooper oil filter housing lawsuit wont be dismissed. How to do an oil change and how to replace the oil filter on a 200720 mini cooper. One of the easiest to identify is an oil filter leak, which could be due to. The act of driving a car around town introduces contaminants to your motor oil over time. Follow the intervals in your owner s manual to know when it. Mini r56 models with a turbocharged engine utilize an engine oil cooler.
Always use jack stands when under a car and use the owners manual for. I do know the car was garaged from about 2010 to 2014 so could it be circulating. I dont want to push too hard and risk snapping the oil housing off the block. Follow the intervals in your owner s manual to know when it is time for a replacement. How to replace an oil filter housing gasket on most cars. The early mini with production dates up to 072004 has a couple extra pieces inside the oil filter canister cover a spring and plastic cage. Clutch may wear prematurely clutch may wear prematurely there are reports of premature clutch wear on cars equipped with manual transmissions. His mechanics knowledge n experience, backed by his ase certification, was quite evident. Mini oil filter kit 11 42 8 570 590 comes with filter, cap oring, new cap. Apr 20, 2020 2010 mini cooper vehicles have 5 reported problems.
Section 2 accessing the oil filter housing once you have the mini in its service position, you will need to remove the exhaust manifold from the engine. That video made changing the oil seem really easy, but its not a matter of my not understanding how to get the oil filter cover off. This is a quick video i shot of the leaking oil filter housing on my 2007 mini cooper s. Mini cooper oil change r50r52r53 20012006 pelican parts. Mini cooper oil change maintenancerepairs car talk community. Its a matter of it being thoroughly stuck on there. Mini of madison 16 photos car dealers 320 w beltline. Mini cooper, cooper s owners manual pdf download manualslib. For all of us owners who have had them for years, and for those who will come to own them in the future.
To prevent the oring from bent while installing, you can apply a bead of oil to it. If you cant do this, see our parts page to find a mini cooper oil filter wrench. Mini cooper parts online catalog oem mini cooper body parts. The owner s manual and the drivers guide should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. Turbo hatchback including oil filter, drain plug, dipstick and oil fill. Jun 28, 2016 the oil filter housing is located at the front of the engine, just underneath the coolant expansion tank. Mini cooper engine oil pan replacement cost estimate.
Mini r56 timing chain replacement diy 2007 2010 mini cooper s and 20092012. See figure 6 and figure 7 they work very similar to the liquid soap dispensers you find in most bathrooms. It outscores the faster turbocharged cooper s and larger clubman due to its. This tech article shows you how to remove the front bumper on mini r56 models. Mini is out of the service contract, so im doing the first on my own tomorrow. Your 2015 mini cooper oil filter keeps oil clean by trapping the contaminating particles in the filter media so the engine can have a clean lubricant. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide john cooper the next owner with important operating, safety and mainte works nance information.
This video explores the removal and replacement of the cabin air filter for the ac system on a 2002 to 2006 mini cooper or cooper s. I understand that an authorized bmw dealership may contact me with offers or information about their products and services. Despite being the leastexpensive mini, the base mini cooper with a manual transmission is our topscoring variant. Free video on how to change the oil and oil filter in a 2012 mini cooper s 1. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Common oil leaks for mini cooper the haus independent. Here is the 27mm 12 drive socket you need to loosen the oil filter housing. Recently bmw tried to put an end to the lawsuit after filing a motion in court to dismiss the lawsuit. Find the best oil and filter for your 2015 mini cooper 2. I just got mobil 1 1040w synthetics oil 10 quarts and i want to do my first time oil change on my car by myself. I am going to be repairing an oil leak from the oil filter housing and oil cooler. The bmw repair guide used this 2007 r56 mini cooper for the following article. Jun, 2000 clutch spring housing to pressure plate set screws.
How to perform an oil change 07 mini cooper s youtube. Also use the integrated owner s manual in your vehicle. The mini cooper, cooper s, clubman r55, r56, r57 service manual. Do you need to change the engine oil and oil filter on your mini cooper, cooper s or mini one 2014 to 2018 models but dont know where to start. Mini cooper cabin air filter removal and replacement. One of those is at the center of the mini oil filter housing lawsuit. I use to go to the shop to do but i want to learn how to do it this time and from now on. When off and in your hand, looking at the sealing surfaces, you can see a longish 5 inch section of curved recess that holds the o ringwithno bolts passing through it to clamp it to the block. I told them to fix the main leak by replacing the thermostat housing, and i would consider the oil filter housing later on since it wasnt the main source of the coolant leak, and was. Cooper cooper s john cooper works congratulations on your new mini this owner s manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle.
Browse available mini cooper oil filter housing and housing parts for all models here this article applies to the gen 1 20022006 r50 mini cooper and r53 cooper s hatchback. I drained all the oil, took the filter housing off and now the oil filter is stuck on the inside, i cant pull it out or twist it out. The vehicle is started and checked for oil leaks and filter operation. I cant find the torque spec for the oil filter housing anywhere. For most minis, you can wrap an old belt around the oil filter and unscrew it by hand. I could not find where is the oil filter housing locatged on 86 560 sl. This article applies to the gen 1 20022006 r50 mini cooper and r53 cooper s hatchback. The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. Our 2014 to 2018 mini manual contains 20 more videos like this one, and covers 14 to 18 reg plates for the following models.
Oct 11, 2020 with the mx2321 wrench, take out the oil filter cap. This is the genuine mini factory oem replacement oil filter base to engine block gasket set. You need a very low profile socket like this one in order loosen and remove the filter cannister. Then in october 2015, the company issued a recall of the 20022005 mini cooper and mini cooper s models because of issues with powersteering loss. Oil change instructions mini cooper forums mini cooper. Ensuring that oil leaks are repaired is critical for your engine to operate.
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