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Post by lrm333 on Aug 19, 2016 15:54:34 GMT
I recently bought an automatic Mini and i'm planning on doing an oil change on it as it has not been done for a while. Was just wondering if changing the oil on an auto is the same process as manual mini's, or are there any specific things that I should do in the process? Cheers
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Post by robertm on Aug 19, 2016 22:22:06 GMT
Keep track of the internal parts when you remove the filter bowl. There may be several rubber washers, metal washers, a metal plate and a spring that are inside. Taking things apart you should have the head Seal/large diameter hard rubber o-ring between the filter bowl and head assembly. Inside should be the filter element, circlip, element guide/large metal disc, rubber seal, metal washer and, spring. Outside will be the filter bowl, rubber o-ring/seal, the outside thick metal collar and the long filter bolt. On my first oil change I found that I only had the filter floating around inside the filter bowl. The spring and filter end-plate were missing. So a previous owner/mechanic/oil change person dumped all the internal parts along with the used/dirty filter when they changed the oil. I was able to get a replacement filter end-plate and spring from US based spares/parts supplier. Have plenty of paper towels/rags on hand because oil will spill out from everywhere. Maybe this is just me but I can't seem to control the amount of oil spilling. I like to use the oil absorbent pads/mat that are available at the chain auto part stores. This link show the filter assembly of the Triumph TR4 which is similar to the automatic Mini. www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=29117
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Post by 69hcode on Aug 20, 2016 3:25:18 GMT
If you have to tighten the piss out of the filter to stop it from leaking, the seal is in wrong. I've learned the hard way.
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Post by richard1 on Aug 21, 2016 11:56:42 GMT
First you need to buy oil that meets the JASO MA2 motorcycle spec so you will have a good grip on the transmission discs. Within that category 10W-40 will usually be best for the transmission and the engine if it is in decent shape.
A plastic bag around and under the filter helps contain the mess.
As said, make sure all the internal parts are there and the clip is in place so they don't come apart every time.
Make sure you get the old gasket out of the adapter and have the right gasket to put in. Then don't torque to more than 14 ft/lb or you will collapse the canister.
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