F60 Mini Cooper Countryman JCW: Battery Replacement

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@ralphgreenjr.2466 10 ай бұрын

When I was young, I'm 74 years old, I did everything on my cars from engine teardowns, brakes, transmissions, you name I did it. I recently bought a CPO 2021 Mini Cooper S Countryman all4. I love it and driving it is a blast, I'm a young 74! I have been watching videos about Mini maintenance. I think me and the dealership are going to be mates!

@EssentialCustom 10 ай бұрын

It's always more satisfying to do the job myself. I think I will keep doing the types of maintenance until I physically can't anymore.

@richieperrin8917 3 ай бұрын

Excellent, saved a lot of head scratching

@swpl2528 3 ай бұрын

No problem just doing my part in the Mini community.

@frankszlachetka6382 8 ай бұрын

Thank You. Have a great evening.

@frankszlachetka6382 8 ай бұрын

Concerned about the equipment to register the battery. The days of setting the points gap using a matchbook cover are long gone along with the $50 per hour shop rate. $225 here.

@EssentialCustom 8 ай бұрын

I know what you mean, I was sceptical at first but once the connection to my phone and the bluetooth dongle was setup the rest was relatively easy. I am no technician but everything seems to be fine after a couple of winter months and some near 30Celcius weather we've had lately. This is why I did this video because dealers make it seem like something very difficult and technical that the average person couldn't handle.

@Agent_G_33 17 күн бұрын

how much is all that "Bimmerlink" stuff? Do you need a physical scan tool?

@EssentialCustom 16 күн бұрын

You will need to check the website for current pricing. Software was around $75 and ODB dongle was about $60 when purchased 5+ years ago.

@Agent_G_33 16 күн бұрын

@@EssentialCustom Thanks, I'll take a look

@frankszlachetka6382 8 ай бұрын

Dealership here in Florida is almost $500. Battery , removal and install.

@EssentialCustom 8 ай бұрын

Yeah, it is quite expensive from the dealer. They got to pay for techs, overhead and then make a margin. If you have the ability to perform the service yourself it does save you a few dollars.

@frankszlachetka6382 8 ай бұрын

Out of all the battery brands which would you recommend. My Mini is 3 years old and I have 9500 miles on it. Thanks Frank

@EssentialCustom 8 ай бұрын

In my area there isn't a whole lot of selection. I normally get Mini genuine or Costco (which I believe is Interstate). I get about 6-7 years out of those batteries.