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Only if the Corolla is using synthetic oil. Dinosaur oil only lasts for 5K to 10K before it needs changing out. In my previous cars, it was change the oil every 6 months regardless of mileage and if the mileage was high, change it more often.

 

On my '07 MCS I changed it anywhere between 3K and 5K miles, depending on how hard I ran it. Always ended up adding a quart between changes anyway. On the F56 I'm comfortable with 5K, but not the 10K Mini recommends. Haven't had to add any oil between changes in the last 30K miles.

 

Dave, you made me think of all of the 'stuff' I have to do by the Dragon. It's scary..

 

Nice one. Yeah that’s when MINI’s looked like mini and had a bulldog stance & a soul.

 

finally got the r56 rear trailing arm conversion done ; all new hardware, bushings, H-Sport adj control arms . bearings, etc......doesn't feel that much different , but worth the weight loss...trying to get the new interior,seats finished up before MOTD (and decide which wheels to run up there this year lol)

 

Sad to say I am cutting back drastically on the things I planned on doing before the Dragon. I just completed my first round of radiation therapy and it has kicked the shit out of me. It is what it is and , come hell or high water, I will be there.

 

I hate TPMS and I absolutely do not want more crap in my car federally mandated.

Just teach new driver how to maintain a car is shop class or drivers ed.

 

That stuff is awesome, and is the #1 product to use for class. I have used it many times with great results but it can be a pain to work with the first time but just follow the instructions and you will be fine.

Note it will remove hard water spots and wiper marks but not deep scratches.

 

Made one of these.

 

MCS0518,
Its real Carbon Fiber

 

It’s replaces the whole sunroof assembly around 7lbs. I have sold a few already and just plan on making one or 2 a month. No orders please lol

 

I picked up a bag of mulch in the MINI. No matter how well I cover the area where the mulch goes, some of it finds its way to the carpet. So, a quick vacuum was required.

Spring storm season is upon us in North Texas, with some coming in the next few days. That means hit and miss hail. So, my MINI is staying in the garage as much as possible for the next few days.

CD

 

Well, it's kind of a refined hack job let's say. I don't really have much for metal fab type tools. I traced that card board template shape onto a thin plate of steel I found at Home Depot. Was cut with a Dremel and it took me 4 cutting wheels to finish it, then roughly finished the edges with the little round sand paper attachment. Drilled a couple 3/8's holes and stuck in those cotter pin "bolts". I'll be replacing the 3/8 with the 1/2 one pictured just cuz it fits, though super snug, very tight. I cut the pin down and stuck a pin thru underneath to make it easier to remove. The hose clamps are just wrapped around arms of the t shaped mount bracket. I stuck some self adhesive rubber strips I found at the home depot onto the inside of the clamps. Below the bracket I used a 1/2 inch-ish piece of some gas 1/2" gas line hose on the lower and the same thing + a rubber washer on the upper. Stuck some bigger cotter pins thru the bottom, snugged up all my connections and tightened the clamps and she's good to go. That bottom pic-Top is view from below the air box, bottom pic is view of where it's fastened on the top part, notice the clamps that hold the filter.

 

I AM NO EXPERT.... Take what I say with a huge helping of salt.

Some synthetic oil is made from petroleum base stock. Yes they are still synthetic, but some folks feel they are not??

Some synthetic oils are made from a synthetic base stock. Some folks feel that is better.

Me I believe in run whatever oil your heart desires. I use Mobil 1 synthetic & have for many years. It works well for me. I also do 5,000 mile changes & that works for me also.

Clean oil that meets the spec your engine needs is most important.

Got to love these oil threads. They always turn into an oily war.

 

I beat the sh!t out of my car and run it very hard, but dont get me wrong I have built it to take all than I can give and maybe more.

I have very expensive motor parts and run 100% meth all the time. Running Meth gets the oil dirty very quickly and I want to protect everything with the best I can buy and “Boutique” oils are cheap insurance.

I run Amsoil signature 100% synthetic or Motul 8100 x-clean full synthetic which is also BMW LL-04 certified.

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Trying out a new intercooler.

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Look what I found. This goes to what I think is the fuel pressure regulator? Would this cause the P2096, too lean issue?

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My buddy Sammy helped me buff, polish, and seal Bitsy's passenger side yesterday.