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Allways change the filter. It's cheap insurance and much cheaper than the oil. I think with the true synthetic oil, the filter should be changed more than the oil. 5,500 miles is overkill for a synthetic oil change. I had a hard time believing the oil will last but true synthetic does. I change out my oil every 10K and the filter every 5K and check the level every 1K or before I race.
You will need to lift the car. MINI's are LOW to the ground. Also the filter cartrige was a bugger to get it reinstalled. I installed the cartrige on the block boss first then spun on the canister cover. It was the only way to get the threads to catch. Be careful you get the threads right. You don't want to mess them up or your in big trouble. Just be patient and do it right. And use the right tools. It's a snap when you get used to it. There is plenty of good how-to threads on this website to help you. Check the Beneath The Bonnet section
Good Luck.
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Mark #59 2003 MINI Cooper S
2007 G-Stock (where I belong)
2006 STX Region Champ (not worthy IMHO)
2005 STX Region Champ
South Bend Region, SCCA Great Lakes DIV http://www.sbrscca.org/
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