How to Perform an Oil Change 07-13 Mini Cooper S

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[@saragustafson8238]

This video makes me feel the way people feel when I talk about knitting sweaters or spinning yarn. When YOU do it, it doesn’t seem complex, but when I think about doing it, I have 1000 more questions.

[@grantc8353]

Your videos are a godsend. Whenever I google something to do with my mini your videos are always first. They have helped me so much. Thank you

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[@joshboyd2658]

Thank you for mentioning the plug and filter gaskets. Those would be easy to miss. Well produced, with good information.

[@1AAuto]

+Josh Boyd Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com

[@stoshu9584]

When you're removing the coolant reservoir, I find it MUCH easier to do it as follows: 1) undo the bolt on top 2) pull the pin/plug out on the bottom 3) lift the reso straight off of the tabs. I find that I run less of a risk of snapping the tabs off by prying them

[@tm5346]

Thank you Good advice

[@citizen8438]

Whenever you do an oil change with a cartridge filter always release the pressure in the filter housing before putting the drain plug back, oil stays in the housing until the pressure is released which means more oil will come out of the drain hole, so if you put that plug back in before doing so you will still have dirty oil in your engine

[@nathanreimer1296]

You'll always have dirty oil in the car...

[@u3962521]

Yeah good point this video failed to mention that but the comment is true there will always be a bit of dirty oil

[@Ecuatorian09]

Thank you for these videos they have definitely helped with the maintenance and learning how to do the work on my 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S (R55s) since they are pretty much the same vehicle 😁

[@MickehPuppeh]

Just did this job on my 2010 Mini Cooper S! Do be careful when moving the coolant reservoir out of the way. My piping was rather stiff and stubborn, I had to be careful not to damage anything. Screwing the filter in is a bit of a pain, you have to do it blind. Make sure to hand tighten first before getting out your tools! Also, get some newspapers or something under where the filter is - oil WILL drip and leak on the floor.

[@Dragonhailflower]

Biggest pain of a car I've ever had. Thanks for these videos.

[@isaacandmary]

Wife loves the way this thing looks, but MAN what a headache!

[@Cjf87]

Good video straight to the point. You should of loosen the sump plug on oil tank a bit more and loosened with a single finger for the rest. Let the plug drop into the bucket. Theres no oil pouring over your hand that way less messy too. Also use some oil to lubricate your new washer/gasket on the oil filter. This creates a better seal and easier to get on

[@1AAuto]

+Christopher Fox Thanks for the feedback!

[@tm5346]

Thank you

[@nealdunleavy8267]

This Guys a Good Man

[@robertrosenbloom5047]

Be careful when moving the coolant reservoir out of the way. I pushed mine a little too far and snapped the T connector that joins the return line from the turbo. $107 extra dollars for that mistake!

[@christianf7629]

I know this is a 2 year old video, but if anyone is still watching this to learn: PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS HOLY, check the oil filter housing for any pressure leaks at the end of the oil change. Ideally, start up the vehicle as shown, let it idle, then give the engine a light, consistent rev. A lot of things can go wrong with cartridge filters. The O ring can catch and slide out of place when tightening, for example. Pressurize the system, ideally for 45-60 seconds, and check around the housing for any signs of a leak. I can't tell you how many times I have watched green techs run the standard 10 second idle check (that you use for spin on filters. NOT cartridge.), and see a dry filter... only to have the pressure pop the seal and lock the motor down the street. Do. A. Proper. Leak. Check.

[@1AAuto]

+Christian F Thanks for the feedback!

[@dawnsimpson4804]

Thank you... 2022

[@diosdadocabugao68]

U should clean the filter housing first then put the o ring then the filter

[@Jason-gy2ux]

I have a 2011 with the N18 engine, I think the oil filter is even harder to get to than this one, I pretty much had to completely remove that coolant reservoir to get to the housing and it was still a pretty tight fit.

[@840099091]

0:54 8mm socket 3:35 27mm socket

[@rokitman5753]

27mm equal to 1 1/16

[@masterexit]

Thanks. Straight forward instructions.

[@hawkrider88]

Great job, good video and explained very well. Most appreciated!!!

[@kelvinzimmerman9594]

very helpful thanks and great video

[@equalizer7775]

Great video,keep up the good work,very helpful video

[@1AAuto]

+Equalizer 777 Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@ababner317]

This car makes the job too complicated it should be designed for simplicity.

[@GSHYBR1D]

BMW never makes it easy

[@hawkrider88]

It's German...they never make it easy. They WANT you to have to take it back to the dealer....especially BMW. I'm spoiled big time by Honda, Toyota and Mazda. I love driving the Mini but it's probably my last. Too much worry and too much money

[@enzogonzalez5418]

It’s pretty easy bro

[@Jay821]

I did drain the oil already and forgot to buy new filter,my question is can i still refill it with new oil while im missing oil filter,?

[@bossmanbossman6093]

I owned 2010 Mini cooper last year...leak after leak..not to mention this car is so expensive to own. Goodluck owning this car

[@Dimenick26]

bossman bossman I so agree

[@sylvainst-laurent3631]

The oil plug is a t50 torx , not an 8 mm hex like he said in the video

[@romexranger8784]

Great video

[@512TXSDIY]

Great channel with good content!

[@nickmacias00]

Why are European cars so ridiculously overly engineered, just put a regular oil plug and oil filter at the bottom of the car

[@Mike-ps8dx]

So this is what david spade has been up to..... same voice lol. Thx for teaching me how to change my oil for real. Minis are weird euro things. I like my sv650 motorcycle oil change better lol

[@zafmahmood5654]

Great Video.Simplicity by itself.How do you lock the filter in the "Housing into position" (4:42/10:35)? What happens if you don't do this? Thank you

[@MrLTSLogan]

It should just click in when you push it in. If you don't, it may let oil bypass the filter or it will click itself in when you tighten it back in.

[@kledizollani3793]

Whats the best oil for mini r56 n12 engine ?

[@themoistoyster1065]

I just got my mini and I’ve been doing basic maintenance research and bruh wtf is this

[@MightyBalencia]

It’s not to bad , is all good

[@madmac66]

I read on s BMW forum that there is a cage inside the filter housing that often gets lost or missed when reassembling. I didn’t see that here. I ask because I’m getting P13C9 code after a dealer oil change and that missing cage is a common cause of that code

[@marcwatson7448]

How long of an extension do you need to get at the oil filter?

[@johnk815]

Good video.my 09 uses oil. I guess it burns it. It doesn’t leak it.

[@1AAuto]

+john K Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

[@shark6121]

im using the 0 w 40 ll01 for my mini cooper s r56

[@1AAuto]

Thanks for the comments! +ShaRk

[@Nappquest]

Good info

[@CharlieFabito-d1p]

can i used 0w-30 full synthetic.??

[@paolarueda6689]

Is there a video on how to find an oil Leak in this car ??

[@1AAuto]

+@paolarueda6689 We're always cycling through common cars. We'll add this repair to our list! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@schakoska]

I love this guy. He is always high lol

[@JustinZupancic]

“It is recommended you change the drain bolt seal. We ain’t gonna do that tho” lol

[@bryantwalker1136]

Although this video was educational I can’t believe it’s sponsored by 1A Auto? Seems he was in a rush to put the oil plug back in that he didn’t truly wait till all the old oil drip out the oil pan. Also the mechanic was so nonchalant about cleaning up the oil in the filter holder and housing? That old oil should be removed/cleaned as much as possible. Lastly, since he serviced a specific car he should have told the viewing audience what type of oil is appropriate. Coming from 1A Auto I expected better, SMDH

[@jorgejefferson8251]

What a pain in the rear place to position the oil filter housing.

[@davidcipriani5961]

You can actually unscrew the filter housing with a long extension with removing the coolant reservoir. Then from underneath you can remove it and replace it from under with removing the reservoir. Too easy

[@pablomora4287]

What could be the reason for a rattling noise in the front of the engine?

[@1AAuto]

+Pablo Mora We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@brandonfromlondonuk3484]

a bird is stuck under the hood

[@jonfrancis93]

Broken timing chain guides are a very common problem with this engine.

[@TheTurboadict]

It really bothers me how you touch everything with those gloves full of oil 😂😂

[@jonasesguerra6738]

can i know what is the part name like small motor attach to the oil filter housing

[@MrCamarokid83]

This doesn't look terrible to do. My Sunfire is a bigger pain

[@bigshow196]

lol, its funny cause the 2.2 before that *assuming its the ohv 2.2 with the revised 2200 head* is actually easier to get to due to the intake not being completely in the way and you having to nearly do it blind.

[@philh8829]

Replacing a high quality filter with a $3 dollar store filter. Sigh.

[@jtheone3397]

Went to autozone and got 5w30 us but apparently you’re supposed to use a3/b4 5w30 oil on these cars and apparently the us one can cause damage to the seals and gaskets? Anyone heard of this?

[@isaacandmary]

I have a world famous (seriously) BMW/Mini mechanic and he told me to use 5w40. If he says it, take it to the bank.

[@JC-xf4fo]

@@isaacandmary also when I looked up oil on the amsoil site, it also says 5w40

[@f1f278]

So glad this guy isnt doing my oil filter change.... id be pissed that theres oil all over the housing... when it was dry beforehand. Didnt drain the dirty oil fully from the pan and filter cap. This is a big peeve of mine with dealerships and these folks. Sloppy work! Always return the car the way it came in! How hard is it for you people??? Smh

[@ZenderA4]

Thanks for the video…simple enough. Just wanna comment that you don’t have to be so messy, oil residue everywhere and all. Made me cringe. Lol

[@luisrosa8979]

Mixwater a oil

[@idkjustfigitout]

lmfao the BBC button

[@michaelcarydakis790]

theirs worse cars to service oi do bmw and mini as a hobby but try a Bentley v8 worse more than one oil filter and a lot more oil i was asked to do one for a friend its not what i like to do but a frend is a friend just . this guy did not allow enough time for the oil to drain

[@brianfisher2446]

This is one of the dumbest places to put an oil filter I’ve ever seen. It’s enough to make me not buy a mini.

[@mattb3779]

Everything on the car is like that, lol

[@szymonbednarczuk4176]

Dramat😂

[@SPECIALIZED95711]

Lmao,this is such a hack job... seriously.

[@cinderella5627]

Why is this so f*in complicated 😤

[@Juan-VargasJV]

Minis are pieces of garbage to work on

[@condor07uk]

somebody please tell me what the fuck a quart is

[@earlzwow]

1 quart = 2 bits

[@PaulGappyNorris]

2 pints