2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: OEM Brand Oil Filter?

Many of the M/A sponsors offer a package with a few filters at a cost that is much lower than most dealers. That's not to say that the dealers on M/A have high prices. They too are competitive.

It would behoove you to use OEM filters while under warranty and keep the receipt showing you purchased OEM filters. The few extra bucks you will spend for OEM over an aftermarket filter is not worth the potential issues if your dealer is a stickler.

 

Very good point Nathan. I'm on my own dime now so I buy either of those two. They both look good to me. :ihih:

 

We highly recommend only using OEM filters!! HERE is an piece we wrote on why.

Here are a few more options for you.

Filter.
Filter plus oil.

 

I wouldn't pay anywhere near $22 for a filter. If that's the best they will do, there are a few MINI dealers that sell parts via eBay. The dealer in VA Beach, VA only charges about $11. However, I buy mine from the one in Richmond,VA for $14 ever since one of the VA Beach dealer's employees went onto Facebook and completely trashed the local MINI club. All the club members wanted was to be treated with respect and to be able to get an appt for even the most basic stuff (oil change, etc.) in under 3 weeks. Just look around at the aftermarket parts sites for MINIs. A lot of them sell the filters and/or an oil change kit with oil and filter quite reasonably. Just, whatever you do, don't use the "cheap" Purolator ones at an Advance or Autozone. The cost just as much if not more and do not have the strength in the center core like OEM or Mann. This can cause them to suck in on themselves.

 

Ben check out this deal:

http://eminiparts.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=MorePartInfo&PartID=996930&siteid=217261&catalogid=9063

 

I've been using Mann oil filters in my 09 MCS with no problems. Just my 2 cents.


Mann part #HU 711/51X.

 

I've looked at some alternatives (I'm a former auto parts guy) but haven't found an improvement on what my local dealer's parts counter offers, <$8 each with our local club discount. I've bought 3 so far for oil changes in my garage.

 

Not sure if Mann is the OE supplier to MINI but they are to BMW. There is a thread on the "other" forum about the differences of the OE, OE supplier, and Mann filters being different.

And for the life of me I can not remember the OE supplier's name.

 

Here we go I remember.

The OEM filter is made by Purflux, Purflux

 

GermanFilters.com usually has a good price, though they changed hands recently and I haven't ordered from them since. Looks like they're right around the $8 mark for an MCS filter.

 

Photo Comparo

Mann Filter


OEM/Purflux


The OEM looks better.

 

I pay about $35 including tax for 5 quarts of MINI oil and a factory filter at my dealer. I buy it the for the same reason, even tho I have a great dealer, I don't want any hassles if I need warranty work.

Fortunately or not, that time will run out this time next month, but I think I'll still buy the factory filter from them. Saving 50¢ or even a dollar on something that I only buy once a year just isn't worth it, when my dealer is just down the road.

I will be going to Mobil 1 tho, same as my other cars - I can get the 5 qt jug of 5W30 from Wal Mart for as low as $20.

 

Look up sewellparts.com on the internet. One of their car lines is MINI. You can order OEM parts at good prices...the more you order, the less the shipping charge per piece. Periodically, they even have "sales". So, open at account and go forward! The dealership is located in Plano, TX.

 

http://eminiparts.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=MorePartInfo&PartID=996930&siteid=217261&catalogid=9063

OEM MINI OIL FILTER

 

Only use a good filter for my cars it is either a Mann or whatever the dealer sells. Both are good filters.

 

Yes, the orange one looks more like a first gen filter.

 

The 09 MCS is on my dime and the 12 Justa gets the OEM filter since it has free maintenance.