How To Do An Oil Change On A Gen.1 Mini (R50, R52, R53) | Grinding Gears
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- Опубліковано 6 гру 2024
- This oil change ended up being the bane of my existence; with a mega tight sump plug, 3 broken ratchets and dying cameras to contend with. As I said in the video 5W-30 is the one for under 100K miles Mini's and 5W-40 for above 100k miles. Any questions, please ask!
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32 or 36mm mate, you say both sizes.
My bad mate 36mm
@@GrindingGearsOfficial just got r53 today, so 1st job.
Nice one buddy 🤙🏼
Finally! I drained the wrong oil because no one had my turbo model. The drain plug was under the cooling vent. Thank you
Very welcome dude!
Well done putting this together dude, must have taken you twice as long because you were filming it for us 👍
Thanks mate. Does take a lot longer to do most things but worth it for nice comments like this.
Have yet to do this, but apparently if you loosen the oil filter housing to the last 2 threads or so and let it sit for about 10 mins, most of the oil should drain out, leaving less of a mess when you pull it
Now that I didn't know, let me know how it goes because it is a real mess!!! Take care out there :)
Top tip! Thanks 😎👍🏽
Same problem I have with my r53 mini dipstick its really really hard to see the oil level on the dipstiick man honestly sometimes I think I might not even have oil in the car
Have a watch of “Camshaft-ed Ep2” on my channel mate. I show off a metal dipstick that is more hard wearing and easier to read. There’s a link to it in the description also.
Cheers dude. 👍. Booked mine in for mot tomorrow, so might have a go myself later with an oil change before hand.
Real simple job buddy, sure you’ve got it in you 👍🏼❤️
Where did you put the jackstands
@@theforexmentor on the jacking points or the metal part of the sill will do
I like to have a go at most of the "non technical" jobs myself for a little job satisfaction.... Do you have or will you be doing a complete coolant/antifreeze flush and refill? ... Easy to understand vid btw.
Thank you Steve if you check out my latest video where I change the radiator you can see me do a flush and refill. if it’s not too clear to understand let me know and I will do a full dedicated video on it
sound video mate Thanks for posting
No problem mate
Great informative vid! Can I ask about the axle stand point... is there anything specific you're using? The plastic points don't look great for stands!
Hey Ben. Thanks for your comment and kind words. The jacking points are no good for axle stands. There’s a little lip behind the jacking points which is where I put my stands and have never had an issue 🤙🏼
Really good advice mate!
Cheers dude!
Nice one m8,can you du one on changing the liquide cooling? R53 run hot and its a good Idea to change the cooling liquid every 40.000
Hi Mike,
Check out one of my recent videos where I replaced the radiator on my R53, I refill the coolant there.
Love the thumbnail 😜
Made it myself
Found you from Toms recent vlog! :)
Ayy, thanks man! My content isn't for everyone but i enjoy making videos and working on cars! Thanks for your support :)
Fuel filter housing?
Sorry if I said fuel filter housing, I meant oil filter housing! You can find your fuel filter under the back seat though :)
Why would you suggest 5-40 for over 100k
Thicker oil is supposed to be better for higher mileage engines to stop oil seeping etc
Those guys that tighten these up too far with too many ugger duggers....
Ugga Duggas = Bad here.... 😃