F54 F54 Oil Change
#1
F54 Oil Change
I have 9,000 miles on my 17 All4S and needed an oil change. Since the dealer is far away and I have a lift, I did it myself. There are two access flaps in the underside cover: one for the oil drain and one for the filter. BMW unofficially carries the parts. The current X1 has the same part number for the "oil change kit." The kit includes the filter, a new canister drain plug, the canister O-ring, and a new brass washer for the sump drain plug. The canister drain plug is an absolutely brilliant idea! My Porsche has a very similar system; however, they don't include a drain plug for the canister housing. Therefore, I have to very carefully try to remove the canister when it is full of hot oil. It's nearly impossible on the Porsche to do that without spilling some. However, with the Mini, it's nearly foolproof. What a fantastic idea. The only thing that I didn't like, was that the access flaps are not removable as they are with my current and prior BMWs. Instead, they just bend down. They tend to creep back into the path of the draining oil so you need to zip tie them out of the way to keep them clean.
Now if I could just figure out how to reset the service reminder I'd be all set...
Followup:
Holy moly! This (below link) reset technique actually worked (all from the odo reset button - the computer/stalk button isn't necessary)! I never thought this would work on a 2017 vehicle. After owning BMWs since 2003 and them not even listing the oil viscosity in the owner's manual (seriously - the manuals say to go to the dealer if you are low on oil), I figured Mini would follow suit and do everything possible to try to prevent owners from working on their own cars. For both the Porsche and BMW I had to buy aftermarket reset tools. I just can't believe that Mini would let owners do it themselves. What a happy surprise!
http://www.minif56.com/forum/754-how...intervals.html
Now if I could just figure out how to reset the service reminder I'd be all set...
Followup:
Holy moly! This (below link) reset technique actually worked (all from the odo reset button - the computer/stalk button isn't necessary)! I never thought this would work on a 2017 vehicle. After owning BMWs since 2003 and them not even listing the oil viscosity in the owner's manual (seriously - the manuals say to go to the dealer if you are low on oil), I figured Mini would follow suit and do everything possible to try to prevent owners from working on their own cars. For both the Porsche and BMW I had to buy aftermarket reset tools. I just can't believe that Mini would let owners do it themselves. What a happy surprise!
http://www.minif56.com/forum/754-how...intervals.html
Last edited by JohnnyQuest; 12-21-2016 at 05:01 PM. Reason: New information
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I have 9,000 miles on my 17 All4S and needed an oil change. Since the dealer is far away and I have a lift, I did it myself. There are two access flaps in the underside cover: one for the oil drain and one for the filter. BMW unofficially carries the parts. The current X1 has the same part number for the "oil change kit." The kit includes the filter, a new canister drain plug, the canister O-ring, and a new brass washer for the sump drain plug. The canister drain plug is an absolutely brilliant idea! My Porsche has a very similar system; however, they don't include a drain plug for the canister housing. Therefore, I have to very carefully try to remove the canister when it is full of hot oil. It's nearly impossible on the Porsche to do that without spilling some. However, with the Mini, it's nearly foolproof. What a fantastic idea. The only thing that I didn't like, was that the access flaps are not removable as they are with my current and prior BMWs. Instead, they just bend down. They tend to creep back into the path of the draining oil so you need to zip tie them out of the way to keep them clean.
Now if I could just figure out how to reset the service reminder I'd be all set...
Followup:
Holy moly! This (below link) reset technique actually worked (all from the odo reset button - the computer/stalk button isn't necessary)! I never thought this would work on a 2017 vehicle. After owning BMWs since 2003 and them not even listing the oil viscosity in the owner's manual (seriously - the manuals say to go to the dealer if you are low on oil), I figured Mini would follow suit and do everything possible to try to prevent owners from working on their own cars. For both the Porsche and BMW I had to buy aftermarket reset tools. I just can't believe that Mini would let owners do it themselves. What a happy surprise!
http://www.minif56.com/forum/754-how...intervals.html
Now if I could just figure out how to reset the service reminder I'd be all set...
Followup:
Holy moly! This (below link) reset technique actually worked (all from the odo reset button - the computer/stalk button isn't necessary)! I never thought this would work on a 2017 vehicle. After owning BMWs since 2003 and them not even listing the oil viscosity in the owner's manual (seriously - the manuals say to go to the dealer if you are low on oil), I figured Mini would follow suit and do everything possible to try to prevent owners from working on their own cars. For both the Porsche and BMW I had to buy aftermarket reset tools. I just can't believe that Mini would let owners do it themselves. What a happy surprise!
http://www.minif56.com/forum/754-how...intervals.html
#4
Did your car tell you that you needed an oil change or did you decide you needed an oil change. My wife's Clubman says that we are something like 9000 miles out from the next required service (which would be approximately 16000 miles on the odo). That seems entirely too long, IMO.
If yours has the same miles as mine and yours is still indicating an oil change is still far off, then you wife must be driving that thing like a girl!
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#6
Nice write up , there is already an oil change DIY here for the F56+. MINI now has those fabric type belly pans with entry doors on them. Which is new for Gen 3 MINI.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...rocedures.html
Did your MINI call for the new 0w-20 or 0w-30 in the owner manual? Some 2016+ models list it.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...rocedures.html
Did your MINI call for the new 0w-20 or 0w-30 in the owner manual? Some 2016+ models list it.
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Yep, you found it. We just got some of the 0w-20 in 83212365955
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JohnnyQuest; where did you buy your filter from? I have a 16-Clubman and it reads out that my oil changes are 10,000 miles. I had it changed in early December when I'd actually gone over 10,000. The service guy told me I could have went another 500 miles. OKay!! I have a hard time even going over that 5,000 mark and not being able to check the oil and see it, drives me nuts. Anyone change theirs more often?
#11
JohnnyQuest; where did you buy your filter from? I have a 16-Clubman and it reads out that my oil changes are 10,000 miles. I had it changed in early December when I'd actually gone over 10,000. The service guy told me I could have went another 500 miles. OKay!! I have a hard time even going over that 5,000 mark and not being able to check the oil and see it, drives me nuts. Anyone change theirs more often?
If you look here (link below) you'll see the part number for the filter: 11428570590 Since my Mini dealer is far away, but I have a local BMW dealer, I just gave the BMW dealer the part number. Technically, BMW dealers don't sell Mini parts, but the part number is the same for the X1. You can look that up on the same site.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=11_6461
Here's the link for the X1:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=11_5898
Part number for the filter is the same.
#13
Yes,
https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...67__ES2972533/
Or select your MINI from our drop down and select maintenance for the oil change kits.
11428570590
https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...67__ES2972533/
Or select your MINI from our drop down and select maintenance for the oil change kits.
11428570590
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Last edited by ECSTuning; 01-18-2017 at 05:15 AM.
#14
Thanks, JohnnyQuest
Our closest dealerships of both BMW and MINI are on adjoining lots, not much help there.
In response to why a lot of people want to do their own maintenance: My younger cousin bought a MINI hardtop late last summer, it was a lot loaner. He had it a month and had to take it back to the dealer for an oil change, 2 hour drive - one way. About a week after the oil change, remember 2 hour drive home, at least 7 trips to work 45 mins round trip and many more miles just running around. A friend ask to look in the engine compartment. So he opens the hood, there laid his oil cap on the top of the engine. Oil changing tech failed to put it back on. EPIC fail!! Lesson I learned from this, drive off the lot to the first exit, stop and check car for leaks and that the oil cap is on and tight. Just sayin' ...
Our closest dealerships of both BMW and MINI are on adjoining lots, not much help there.
In response to why a lot of people want to do their own maintenance: My younger cousin bought a MINI hardtop late last summer, it was a lot loaner. He had it a month and had to take it back to the dealer for an oil change, 2 hour drive - one way. About a week after the oil change, remember 2 hour drive home, at least 7 trips to work 45 mins round trip and many more miles just running around. A friend ask to look in the engine compartment. So he opens the hood, there laid his oil cap on the top of the engine. Oil changing tech failed to put it back on. EPIC fail!! Lesson I learned from this, drive off the lot to the first exit, stop and check car for leaks and that the oil cap is on and tight. Just sayin' ...
#16
Thats the engine. Do you have the Clubman or Clubman S?
2016 Clubman 1.5L B36 (3 cylinder engine)
https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2016-Cooper-F54-Clubman-Coupe-B36A15A/
Or
2016 Clubman S 2.0L B46 (4 cylinder engine)
https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2016-Cooper-F54-Clubman_S-Coupe-B46A20A/
2016 Clubman 1.5L B36 (3 cylinder engine)
https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2016-Cooper-F54-Clubman-Coupe-B36A15A/
Or
2016 Clubman S 2.0L B46 (4 cylinder engine)
https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2016-Cooper-F54-Clubman_S-Coupe-B46A20A/
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We do have the Mahle one linked above which is the OEM for MINI. Lower cost option.
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#20
Hi,
I just purchased a 2016 Clubman 1.5l. This is the first car I owned that requires synthetic oil so I'm a bit confused on oil recommendations.
On the engine it recommends 0W-20. I know I can buy the 0W-20 Mini oil but I would like to run Ligui Moly. On the ECS Website I see 5W-40 and 5W-30. Won't that higher viscosity be too much, (effect gas mileage). I'm in the middle upper part of TN with LOTS of hills.
Is anybody else running Ligui Moly in their engines? What weight?
I just purchased a 2016 Clubman 1.5l. This is the first car I owned that requires synthetic oil so I'm a bit confused on oil recommendations.
On the engine it recommends 0W-20. I know I can buy the 0W-20 Mini oil but I would like to run Ligui Moly. On the ECS Website I see 5W-40 and 5W-30. Won't that higher viscosity be too much, (effect gas mileage). I'm in the middle upper part of TN with LOTS of hills.
Is anybody else running Ligui Moly in their engines? What weight?
#21
We have many people going over to liquid moly as I run them (5w-40) in both my MINIs that stock is 5w-30, gas mileage will not change much if any, its the improved formula in Molygen LM over stock oil. Its the added friction-reducing additive and for that oil the green die that helps expose oil leaks. But since you are new the oil leak should not be an issue. 280,000+ miles on my R52 and almost 100K on my R58 and going strong.
Other people can post up what they experienced.
Other people can post up what they experienced.
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#22
Hi,
I just purchased a 2016 Clubman 1.5l. This is the first car I owned that requires synthetic oil so I'm a bit confused on oil recommendations.
On the engine it recommends 0W-20. I know I can buy the 0W-20 Mini oil but I would like to run Ligui Moly. On the ECS Website I see 5W-40 and 5W-30. Won't that higher viscosity be too much, (effect gas mileage). I'm in the middle upper part of TN with LOTS of hills.
Is anybody else running Ligui Moly in their engines? What weight?
I just purchased a 2016 Clubman 1.5l. This is the first car I owned that requires synthetic oil so I'm a bit confused on oil recommendations.
On the engine it recommends 0W-20. I know I can buy the 0W-20 Mini oil but I would like to run Ligui Moly. On the ECS Website I see 5W-40 and 5W-30. Won't that higher viscosity be too much, (effect gas mileage). I'm in the middle upper part of TN with LOTS of hills.
Is anybody else running Ligui Moly in their engines? What weight?
#23
I use the LiquiMoly 0W20 that I find on Amazon. Meets the OE specs for the 2017 Clubman S...
#24
Hi,
I just purchased a 2016 Clubman 1.5l. This is the first car I owned that requires synthetic oil so I'm a bit confused on oil recommendations.
On the engine it recommends 0W-20. I know I can buy the 0W-20 Mini oil but I would like to run Ligui Moly. On the ECS Website I see 5W-40 and 5W-30. Won't that higher viscosity be too much, (effect gas mileage). I'm in the middle upper part of TN with LOTS of hills.
Is anybody else running Ligui Moly in their engines? What weight?
I just purchased a 2016 Clubman 1.5l. This is the first car I owned that requires synthetic oil so I'm a bit confused on oil recommendations.
On the engine it recommends 0W-20. I know I can buy the 0W-20 Mini oil but I would like to run Ligui Moly. On the ECS Website I see 5W-40 and 5W-30. Won't that higher viscosity be too much, (effect gas mileage). I'm in the middle upper part of TN with LOTS of hills.
Is anybody else running Ligui Moly in their engines? What weight?
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