Mini in Austin
Feb 23, 2015 | 10:48 AM
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Mini in Austin
Just purchased a 2009 S 6 speed hatchback with 99,500 miles. Fantastic car, I am liking it! Replaced the leaking thermostat housing, spark plugs and timing chain tensioner this weekend, runs great now (knock wood).
Feb 23, 2015 | 11:05 AM
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Welcome to the MINIacs!
Feb 23, 2015 | 12:48 PM
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Feb 23, 2015 | 02:09 PM
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Thanks! My wife has had her 2008 S convertible for a few years so now we are a two Mini family.
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Feb 24, 2015 | 08:55 AM
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Congrats, and don't forget to do oil changes early and often so you don't have any more issues with that timing chain.
Feb 24, 2015 | 10:10 AM
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Thanks for the advice, I sure will. That dip stick design doesn't help matters any.
Feb 25, 2015 | 09:58 AM
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I will likely end up changing oil twice per year at 3000 to 4000 miles, M1 0W40. Is it OK to change the filter every second oil change?
Feb 25, 2015 | 11:04 AM
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Do the filter every time: it effects oil pressure!
Mar 6, 2015 | 07:20 PM
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OK thanks will do. Is the new TC tensioner going to back out over time or was the original not torqued to spec?
Mar 6, 2015 | 07:23 PM
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I do like this car!
Mar 7, 2015 | 04:48 PM
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Mar 9, 2015 | 06:29 AM
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Welcome. Sounds like you have a good foundation. Basic maintenance is important an crucial to the life of your MINI. ENJOY!
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