Engine Drivetrain 1st Gen Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Should I be concerned....

  1. Sideways

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    #14 Sideways, Aug 16, 2012
    Usually, if you start a thread with "Should I be Concerned"...you should be concerned
     
  2. CHKMINI

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    #2 CHKMINI, Aug 13, 2012
    It sounds like it needs an Italian Tune-Up :biggrin5: If you go on the Brewery Tour with us this weekend, I think that will qualify for the tune-up that you need :beer:beer:beer
     
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    #4 Crashton, Aug 13, 2012
    That sure does not sound normal to me. My MINI has never done that. Have you checked for any stored codes?
     
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    #8 Crashton, Aug 15, 2012
    He is going to have a very hard time with that 6th gear part. R50 Justas are 5 speed only. :smilewinkgrin:
     
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    #11 CHKMINI, Aug 15, 2012
    Bradley, all MINI's run better when the driver is wearing a MA Polo Shirt......go to the MA Store and order one today!
     
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    #3 Bradleys_Cooper, Aug 13, 2012
    Haha, I wish I could!!! Unfortunately I already had plans on the calendar with some friends coming from out of town. Hopefully there will be another brewery tour soon!
     
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    #5 Snack, Aug 14, 2012
    My R50 does that. I just assumed its the 10 years of maintenance that i know mostly nothing about. What is the Italian Tune-Up? I'm planning on getting a tune up in a couple pay checks but I havent looked into what all i should do (besides the usual oil, filters, spark plugs, etc.)
     
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    #6 Crashton, Aug 14, 2012
    I would recommend oem plugs, a set of ignition wires, an air filter & an oil change. Your car needs synthetic oil & an oem oil filter. Ask me about this Saturday while I swill coffee & eat donuts. :donut1:
     
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    #7 Jason Montague, Aug 14, 2012
    :cornut: 'Italian Tune Up'= From a slow or standing start, floor it, speed shift just prior to red line while running through the gears. When 6th gear is reached, check rear view mirror for Police Cruisers and ease it back down to warp factor one. Blows a lot of the carbon out of the engine. FIRST!!!!! do those things that crashton told you to do. Never stress an engine needing maintainance. :Thumbsup:

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    #9 Bradleys_Cooper, Aug 15, 2012
    I haven't checked any codes mainly because I don't know how yet...I've only had the MINI for a few months and haven't had a need to. The MINI is in the shop now getting some new tires so I'll try to check it out in the next day or two
     
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    #10 CHKMINI, Aug 15, 2012
    Bring it to breakfast on Saturday and one of us will give it an Italian Tune Up for you :)
     
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    #12 Nathan, Aug 15, 2012
    We can check codes for you too...
     
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    #13 Snack, Aug 15, 2012
    Haha im sure one of u would be MORE than happy to do so. haha. I feel like i should bring a notepad. I have a feeling imma learn a lot bout my little MINI. Especially since i dont know much about cars to begin with haha.