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…
The power steering hoses in your BMW are an integral part of what keeps your entire power steering system healthy and functioning. All aspects of the BMW power steering system need to work together to do their jobs properly. Failure of a power steering hose could cause difficulty in steering or even the possibility of a fire occurring.
It is crucial to only drive with functional power steering hoses. …
The technology that has progressed in cars over the last couple of decades has made them perform better and more reliably than vehicles of the past. The High-Pressure Fuel Pump, or HPFP, on a BMW is one of these progressions in automotive design.
Designed with fuel injectors in mind, the HPFP is essential to your BMW’s ability to run and perform as you expect. Knowing how a malfunctioning …
While the most common cooling system issue to be experienced by modern MINIs are coolant leaks, vintage models of MINI are known to develop thermostat leaks. In most brands of car, wear and tear when the vehicle becomes aged is usually signified by a trip to the scrapheap. However, MINIs of all ages are treasured because of their pop culture history. This means that there are a lot …
High performance vehicles such as BMW models have powerful fuel injected engines that run extremely fast in order to power them. Like in every other car, when the engine runs, it starts to heat up and this heat needs to be taken away from the engine compartment. This helps maintain the temperature in the engine cabin at optimum in order for the car to keep running efficiently. The coolant …
