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The most important piece of advice that you got above is Savvy's suggestion to change the oil, early and often. Really early, and really often. It'll save you some big bills (I'm presenting one to a customer today for more than $6900, because they didn't--and they'll be delighted: it's about 60% of what the dealer wanted).

The BOV for your car is more for fun. The idea of a cold-side pressure release valve is to prevent turbo reversion, where the closing of the throttle body shocks the turbo into suddenly spinning in reverse, damaging the spindle bearing. Your car has provisions for this already, but if you're fast, and you're furious, you can vent to atmosphere which makes a boss sound.

 

First off, welcome! Second, if you're that concerned, find a good mechanic/dealership and have it checked out in case there are any issues. It will save you big $$$ down the road.

 

Welcome!

1) I'd say deal with it. It's still 100 times quieter then the first gens are this time of year in the northeast winters.

2) are you driving in Sport mode all the time? Could be a result of the changes in shift points due to that.

3) How many miles are on it? Sounds like it could be either a wheel bearing or CV joint on its way out.

4) Get a radiant heat shield mat and some super strong magnets. That is the most cost effective way to reduce the hood temps. The BOV is not going to help cool the turbine. And for the love of all that is holy/devine.... don't waste your money on one of those plate style heat shields. 1 - they don't work for what you want. 2 - they will lead to the accelerated death of your turbo charger. If you want more info on this... send BRGPaul a PM.

5) Check your oil. Check it often. Keep it at proper levels. #princeengineproblems

Most are sorta normal. The buttons are most likely the convenience package gizzy that includes a universal garage door opener and some other doodads.

 

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Like has been said before, check your oil & keep it at the proper level. If you don't it can get costly quick. Also keep an eye on the coolant.

In my experience the R56 S engine tends to be louder than the one in my R53. I think that is due to the direct injectors clattering.

I find that the transmission in my wife's clubman shifts firmly. I think it is the nature of the beast. If you are used to another cars automatic it will feel different. Do yourself a favor & have the transmission fluid changed every 35,000 miles or so. The MINI dealer will tell you it is lifetime fluid, but that is not true. When the fluid dies so does the transmission at the cost of $7,000 or so.

Enjoy your MINI. If you have questions someone here will know the answer or point you in the right direction so you can find it. Lots of nice helpful folks here.

How about a picture or two of your clubman? We like pictures.

 

Why yes, it is!

Dont get me wrong, we have our moments, but for the most part we are just a big group of friends spread out around the world.


Free is always a good price! See if you can get a second opinion on the trans... Who knows you might get a new one out of it...

 

Welcome to M\A the FUN MINI site.

Sorry I can not help with you Clubman questions since I have a first gen MINI but. Some one should be along soon to assist you.

FYI ~ if you add the year mini and milage you have on your MINI to your Siganture it will help others that don't completely read everthing in a post befor they reply.

Welcome again and enjoy.

 

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Welcome. I can't answer all of your questions, but the buttons under the mirror should be your homelink buttons - for your garage door opener. As for the heat under the hood, I think that is "normal." I can't see how a blow off valve would help that.

Soon others that are more versed in the gen 2 cars will chime in. Enjoy the car!

 

Oh one thing about road noise if you still have the OEM runflats "run rocks" they tend to be noisy and harsh on the road vs regular non- runflat tires.

Oh I also run the highest octane fuel I can buy to keep my fuel system and injectors clean.

 

Hope everything gets taken care of in a timely manner and to your satisfaction.

 

Good to hear that everything was corrected !!

 

Sorry you had to drive a new Honda! Things must be bad with them, all their new commercials don't even show a car, and are marketed directly at toddlers.

 

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