Battery maintenance of a Mini is vital, especially during the colder months of the year. The proper function of these batteries relies on sufficient cranking power and motor oil, both of which cold temperatures affect negatively.
Maintaining your Mini’s battery not just through winter but all throughout the year ensures a reliable ride wherever you go. Below, we will discuss when to have maintenance done and where to go when …
The transmission in your BMW is the system which converts the engine’s generated power into mechanical movement. Without it, you would not be able to drive your vehicle. It is a crucial piece of technology in your car that needs constant monitoring and care.
Paying proper attention to the wellbeing of your car’s transmission system is a very responsible car ownership practice, as you can catch minor problems before they …
The Variable Valve Timing solenoid, also called the VVT, in your Mini is designed to help you get every bit of horsepower out of your engine as possible. The VVT system was first introduced in the latter part of the 20th century, and was one of the biggest breakthroughs of the time.
When a VVT solenoid wears down with use or from external issues, it may be …
A vacuum is created in your vehicle any time your car’s engine is running. A vacuum leak occurs when there is a malfunction in your vehicle’s components. Leaks allow additional air to enter the engine, which results in an incorrect air-to-fuel ratio, causing engine problems.
Vacuum hoses supply this vacuum to different sensors and actuators throughout your vehicle. This means an intake system vacuum leak can result in many …
There’s never a good time for your Mini Cooper’s A/C clutch to stop working. These days, most of us rely on air conditioning to keep our vehicle’s temperature at a comfortable level. During the summer especially, a broken A/C can be downright dangerous, as the inside of a car heats up much faster than the outside air, turning an already hot day into an excruciating one.
Luckily, we are happy …
Cars as reliable and trustworthy as BMW can only stay that way through proper maintenance and care when parts go bad. Fixing faulty parts can help your prevent issues under the hood that may crop up down the road. Maintenance is an all-around great way of ensuring the longevity of your vehicle.
Problems with a part as important as the alternator should be dealt with as soon as possible. A …
As a driver of a Mini, you should always be aware of how efficiently your vehicle is running. This is to ensure your Mini stays in its optimal condition for a long time and that the environment is not negatively affected.
The way you do this is by keeping the emission system functioning efficiently. Below you will learn what the emission system does, ways to keep it efficient, and …
Multiple parts go towards creating the reliability and functionality that is so important in cars like a Mini. Believe it or not, the thermostat housing is one of the most vital components in your vehicle.
The thermostat housing is responsible for regulating coolant intake inside the engine bay. Coolant is responsible for transferring the heat of the engine out to the radiator bay to be dispersed into the …
Parking brakes come standard on all vehicles. As their name implies, they are designed to hold your car in place while parked on inclines. Most of the time, we take parking brakes for granted since they usually work, but what about those times they don’t?
While you may eventually find a time when your parking brake doesn’t work at the last minute, some cars like a BMW…
The BMW is accurately billed as the ultimate driving machine. Keeping this machine running to the highest level of performance is essential. Driving a BMW makes you feel like a star. It is one of the fastest, best-handling vehicles on the road, hugging the curves and cornering to perfection. When you are moving slowly, it is graceful and elegant. As you accelerate the car delivers with no effort, promising more …
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