2nd Gen R56 Cooper S First Oil Change

Discussion in '2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61' started by Dwight, Sep 21, 2009.

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  1. Dwight

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    Did my first oil change on Beelzebub today. Only thing I did different from various posts I'd read was to use ramps instead of jacking one side. With the center, rear position of the drain plug, it allows best draining of the old crud. It was BLACK (filter, too) after 6K. 4.5qts of Mobil 1 0W-40 (Euro Spec) put the level right at the top mark. Only problem was putting the new Dimple Super Magnet drain plug in. The magnet's so stinking strong that it's a real pain getting the threads started. Kept yanking the plug sideways :mad2:! Hint: Wipe out the filter housing with a clean rag and take at least a 1 hour break to let the old oil drain as much as possible. Beelzebub's soooo happy :lol:
     

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