The MINI brand is a British automobile manufacturer founded in 1969 and now owned by BMW since 2000. Mini Cooper offers both a 2-door & 4-door hardtop body style as well as a sporty convertible. Mini Coopers utilize many different fluids to keep all moving parts running smoothly, so below is a helpful guide to the recommended service intervals for changing the various fluids in your Mini Cooper.
If you want your BMW to remain the vision of luxury and class, you’ll want to make sure you are investing in regular vehicle maintenance. While routine automotive maintenance is important for any vehicle model, it is especially pertinent to the health and longevity of BMW models. Simple tasks like getting your oil changed regularly can make a world of difference in your BMW. It will allow your vehicle …
MINI Coopers are some of the most eccentric and charismatic cars on the road. With powertrain components that match their expressive personality, the cooling system in a MINI is easy-going and dynamic. Yet, when this system goes out, it can mean your MINI is more likely to overheat.
A cooling system failure in your MINI means that liquid coolant is no longer properly circulating through your engine to reach …
Changing the oil in your BMW is one of the most basic car maintenance tasks that needs to be done. Although everyone needs to have their oil changed in their vehicles, this is sometimes a step that people skip or put off to later. A fresh and full reservoir of oil Is a vital ingredient to keep your car running like new. Without good oil in your vehicle, you may …
Mini Coopers are well-built cars that are fun to zip around in, but occasionally you may experience an issue with the window regulator. The window regulator is a component located inside each door panel that opens and closes the window. It is part of the assembly that also includes the window and the window tracks.
Over time, frequent use and extreme weather can both wear down and strain …
When a Mini’s Air Conditioning (AC) system goes out, chances are that it needs a professional mechanic to isolate the cause before choosing a course of remedy. There are many reasons why it can stop cooling your cabin, so we’ve put together some information so you can recognize the symptoms and understand its cause.
Refrigerant is the fluid in the cooling system that is passed from the…
There are some common issues that all 5 Series owners need to deal with at some point. Chances are you may have experienced some already. An additional difficulty you may experience is problems with the steering column.
If you subscribe to factory-recommended maintenance, this problem is likely to be discovered by your mechanic doing routine service. However, if you notice any of the symptoms below, it is …
Your MINI’s instrument cluster provides you with almost all of the information you need in order to safely drive your vehicle, including fuel levels, vehicle speed, engine temperature, and much more. So, if your MINI’s instrument cluster fails, driving your vehicle could become an incredibly dangerous task.
To help keep you, your passengers, and your vehicle safe, below is everything you need to know about preventing, …
A throttle valve is a device found within the throttle body of an engine. The throttle body is responsible for controlling the flow of fluids by constriction. The throttle valve, also known as a butterfly valve in an engine with a carburetor, controls the amount of air let into the engine. Thus, integral in the air/fuel intake system.
The throttle valve spring determines the position of the …
Your BMW is a high-powered, stylish car that is quite reliable to operate. Any owner of a BMW knows that the experience of driving this car is like no other vehicle. Though BMWs are not particularly prone to expensive problems, they can still sometimes fail. One problem that can occur with your BMW is failure of the front tension strut bushing.
This part of your car supports the suspension…