Bought my 06 MCS chilli pepper 2 weeks ago with 18k miles on it.. almost a new car but want to replace all the fluids.. good idea or i should let it ride??

 

Do it, and welcome .

 

An oil change wouldn't hurt. Who knows when maintenance was done last.

Based on physical age of the car, the coolant could be flushed, as well as new brake fluid bled through.

I change my transmission fluid every 20k, so it is almost time. There are still dirty break-in particles in there.

Basically, change all the fluids.


A good schedule:
Oil - 7,500
Transmission - 20,000
Coolant - 2 years
Brake fluid - 2 years, 1 in wet climate
Power steering - "lifetime" top off occasionally ONLY with Pentosin CHF 11S

 

thanks a bunch yall.. ill do all of that...
one more question.. oem fluids or after market is better??

thanks again..

 

As for the oil, Mobile 1, castrol, and Royal purple are what most ppl use on NAM.

Hey, welcome to the mini community, NAM is the best place for Do it yourselfers, troubleshooting, modding, research, and questions. Enjoy!

Also if you plan on modding your mini the Supercharger pulley is a great place to start. Check out Waymotorworks.com

 

 

I consider aftermarket to be superior save the coolant (BMW stuff is really good) and the power steering fluid (only Pentosin CHF 11S, other stuff will eat the seals in our electro-hydrolic systems)

What I use. I spare no expense:

Oil - AMSOIL Signature 0W-30, about $75 for one oil change, not including OEM filter.
Transmission - Redline MTL (manual transmission) $25 for two quarts.
Coolant - BMW coolant (OEM) I forgot it's cost, obtained from dealer.
Brake fluid - Motul RBF 660, about $60 for 2 bottles and I have both flushed through.
Power steering - Pentosin CHF 11S (OEM) I forgot it's cost, obtained from dealer.

 

Welcome to the forum!

 

thanks Nabeshin..
Done most of the work, stil waiting for Redline MTL to arrive, hope to be on street this weekend..

Concerns: Need to protect strut tower and shifter is mushy, im looking threads and web sites, dont know which is better..(dont want to do major mods)
please inlight some... thanks again guys

happy motoring..