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Jan 8, 2018 | 12:29 AM

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Wec

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From: Va

2009 Electric Blue R57

Purchased the Mini for my wife. Currently doing the majority of the maintenance. Currently in the process of gasket replacement of oil filter housing and cooler.

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Jan 8, 2018 | 09:48 AM

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AnOldBiker

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Welcome to the forum

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Jan 8, 2018 | 04:26 PM

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Whine not Walnuts

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Welcome to NAM.

With that year and motor, be sure to change the oil every 5,000 miles.

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Jan 8, 2018 | 05:45 PM

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ItsmeWayne

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From: Southern oregon

Hi and welcome to NAM!
We hear all the time, guys buying Mini Cooper for the wife and it is amazing how many of them end up with two or more Mini Coopers soon after!
Congrats on the R57!

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Jan 12, 2018 | 09:02 AM

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Welcome, post up some pics

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Jan 15, 2018 | 09:32 AM

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JABowders

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From: Dover, PA

There are a few O-Rings you may want to replace as well...

Welcome.

Post some pics.

Motor On!

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