Friday, January 8, 2010

Where is the oil filter located on a mini cooper S, 2005?

Trying to do my own tune up, not sure where on the engine the oil filter is located. Also if anyone is familiar, how have you gotten to the oil pan plug to drain. I was thinking of jacking the car up but then it isn't level. Any suggestions? Oh, and one more thing, it isn't clear where the air filter is on the engine either, can someone advise? Thanks in advance.Where is the oil filter located on a mini cooper S, 2005?
suggest you purchase the Bentley manual for you Mini. It will make doing your own tune up/repairs much easier and answer just about any Q you may come across. If you open the bonnet the oil fill is next to the power steering fluid fluid filler. It will say right on top of the oil fill cap. You will need 5 qts of synthetic oil. The oil filter is a bit hidden on the passenger side and you will need a 36mm short socket to remove it. Use only Mini oil filter replacement available at the bmw/mini dealership. There is a O ring as well that comes with the replacement. Don't reuse the old one and rub a bit of oil on the new one to prevent binding. Also make sure you don't cross thread when replacing.The filter can only go in one way. For the drain plug you will need a 13mm 6 point socket. Its located in the front (underneath) center of the car. You can jack up the passenger side if you want or need to. The air filter is next to the ECU on the drivers side. You will need to remove the clamp and retaining screws to get to the filter. Hope that helps but seriously look into purchasing the manual, you will be glad you did.

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