Perhaps we all don't know this

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  1. whaap

    whaap New Member

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    I bought my MINI this past January. In the 5 months I've owned it I've hit 5,000 miles. I feel 10,000 miles is too long to go between oil changes so I went to the dealership today for an oil change and told the write-up man that this was on me as I hadn't hit 10,000 mile or one year ownership. He went into the computer and said: nope, this is on us. He explained it was not one year from 'date of purchase' but rather one year from the 'build date' that applies. I was pleasantly surprise (I'll just end up paying at another time) but I thought there might be a few of you out there that weren't aware of that.
     
  2. vetsvette

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    I would imagine that it varies from dealer to dealer.
     
  3. Metalman

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    I would do my own at 5K and the dealer at the second 5K........ This put the MINI at a fresh filter and oil every 5K miles..... Castrol 100% synthetic and a oem oil filter...
     
  4. whaap

    whaap New Member

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    I too will have mine done every 5,000 miles but I don't turn wrenches any more.
     
  5. Stefanie

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    My dealer told me this too! It surprised me as well.
     
  6. Crashton

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    Nice of your dealer to do the right thing. When my changes were on MINI's dime I did the 5,000 mile change myself. Mobile 1 0w40 with an oem or Mann filter.

    The MINI is not too very hard to change the oil on. Heck even an old fart like me can do it.
     
  7. MCS02

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    Yea Crashton I'm with you, you old fart. But I use Mobile 1 5w30.
    0w40 GET OFF MY LAWN! :D
     
  8. Spa2k

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    Mine's going in next week for the very same reason. :Thumbsup:
     
  9. Crashton

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    Oh no, a my oil is better than yours war is upon us. :lol:
     
  10. Metalman

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    I know..... That's sad.... I don't turn wenches anymore either.... Ever since I've been married I've had to stop doing that...:D
     
  11. Minidave

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    ah hell, wenches stopped turning to look at me years ago........ :blush2:
     
  12. DneprDave

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    I only drive 5000 miles a year. I just change the oil on the date I got my MINI. Next year will be the first time I change the oil rather than the dealer.

    MINI brand oil, with my MINI club discount is the same as Mobil One at the auto parts store.

    Dave
     
  13. Dave.0

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    I am way past the dealership doing anything for me for free.
     
  14. Crashton

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    I stay out of the dealer at all cost$.....
     
  15. Rawhyde

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    Me too...

    I also change my oil every 2000 miles in my MINI. It keeps any pesky abrasive particles flushed out.
     
  16. whaap

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    Since I have to have someone do it for me I'll take the dealership over any 'fast lube' joint.
     
  17. Crashton

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    Iffy Lube NEVER!!!
     
  18. Apok

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    Oh goodness no! I wont even let those hacks look at my car. The fiance gives me **** because I wont go to Monroe for their $20 oil change. I told her its because I dont trust those wanna be grease monkeys to touch my car and do it right. Then she whines because I wont change the oil on her Toyota, at least she did until I took her to the autoparts store and showed her how much it actually costs to do an oil change. She sticks with her $20 oil change.
     
  19. Dave.0

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    I only go to the dealer to see the Parts guys. Sometimes the best part is the OEM part.

    Filter, O2 sensor, MAP & TMAP sensors, Wheel bearings, Coils, Trim pieces.

    *Oh and I get a HUGE discount. :Thumbsup:
     
  20. Crashton

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    My parts guy is at MINI of Bedford aka eMINIparts.com great folks & a forum sponsor!
     

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