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[adamemmott]

Hi all,

 

I have just recently bought my first ever Mini, a year 2000 W Reg mini cooper but I have noticed the oil filter sits at the front facing forward, sitting at a 90 degree angle.  It has a cooling pipe ( I think) coming across the front on the oil filter too.

 

So im just looking for advice about how I change this filter.  Do I need to disconnect the pipe and therefore replace the cooling fluid each time??

 

last thing is the sump plug a magnetic plug and what oil should I refill with as I have seen a few different answers online so far.

 

Thanks in advance for taking the time to read this and all the advice, im sure I will be on here asking lots haha

 

Adam

 

 

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[RedRuby]

You do not need to remove cooling pipe, although you may find it helpful removing the front grill. Can’t remember if the sump plug has a magnet on it. Recommended oil is usually 20/50 if it is a manual box.

[mpialan]

I remove the Coil Pack to give easier access to the Filter, some may say it is not necessary but, otherwise it can be a faff. 

[Steve220]

You can replace it by just pulling the pipe out the way.

[cal844]

Remove the coil pack and lift it ontop of the engine.

Wash the spills off the engine once you fit and tighten the oil filter, I just use petrol or brake clean. Remember to smear some fresh oil onto the sealing ring.

Sump plug should have a magnet on the end.

Use 20/50 mineral oil, I use Comma classic but change every 3000 miles. Or use valvoline VR1 which is more expensive but better than the comma stuff.

Hope this helps.

[Quinlan minor]

I've never experienced any problems removing the oil filter on my MPi. I drain the sump before I remove it. Unscrew it and slide it out, hole upwards, then drop the new one down, hole upwads, lift into position, then screw on.

[adamemmott]

Amazing thanks for the help