Engine Drivetrain 1st Gen Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: How to repair your broken Dipstick

  1. rkw

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    #5 rkw, May 2, 2015
    I don't bother with the dipstick. All MINI fluids are lifetime maintenance free. :biggrin5:
     
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    #11 MCS02, May 5, 2015
    I never check my oil. :D
     
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    #4 Mini Jap R52, May 2, 2015
    Norm03 that is good to know it works, thank you!!!
    The factory Dipstick lasted 10 years so at least i hope mine will do the same.
    I didnt think i was the only one that did it but when i looked up didnt find any posts that repaired their dipstick with wire so i though it will be nice for others to see how it is done.
    And personally i didnt want to spend my hard earn money ($75 or so) on a dipstick. just too much for me i rather spend my funds on parts to make my 2005 R52 Mini handle better or go faster with the top down with my Girlfriend :cornut:
     
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    #6 ScottinBend, May 2, 2015
    ^^^^ HA!

    I didn't try this as I trust the Cravenspeed guys to make something right rather than trusting my dubious manufacturing skills.....:D
     
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    #7 Dave.0, May 4, 2015
    I just got a new one from the dealer. Issue solved
     
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    #8 rkw, May 4, 2015
    Viagra may work, but more severe cases require a surgical implant.
     
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    #12 Mini Jap R52, May 7, 2015
    Thanks Firebro17,

    Yeah I believe being an American is to believe in Good Old American Ingenuity!!!! Peace
     
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    #13 M1N1, May 7, 2015

    Neither do I. If there are no oil drips on the garage floor, I put oil in.
     
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    #14 Firebro17, May 7, 2015
    Yah, kinda like my old lawn mower, but different. I don't change the oil, ever. I just look at the dipstick and add as needed...
     
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    #15 Dave.0, May 8, 2015
    Well we all know those won't be a 3rd gen fix. :lol:
     
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    #2 Norm03s, May 2, 2015
    I did mine years ago, still using it.
     
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    #3 ScottinBend, May 2, 2015
    Mine just went........got the Cravenspeed one.
     
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    #9 Firebro17, May 4, 2015
    Great ingenuity! I bought the Cravenspeed stick... Love It!
     
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    #10 mrntd, May 5, 2015
    I like my Hyundai one just fine
     
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    #16 beken, Mar 29, 2017
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    I just replaced mine with one I bought from Amazon for $5. Shipped from China.

    I'm going to try this idea of fixing my old one and keep as a spare.
     
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    #17 AAONMS, Mar 30, 2017
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