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Hi all, new to the "Mini" world, 2004 S. Questions follow 4 photos. Thanks in advance, Jerry
A couple of quick questions. 1) Front windshield washer and headlight washers don't work. Rear is fine. Is there a separate circuit or fuse for these? It seems odd that neither works. Just bought the car so pretty unfamiliar. I assume there are separate pumps for headlight and windshield. Seems unlikely they would both be out. 2) Previous owner insisted on using only "Mini" oil in engine. I don't believe him. Would any good quality synthetic work, and if so what weight? I live in CO, it gets's cold and I drive it year round. 3) Previous owner installed Megan euro 2 coilover shocks all around. Where is the ride adjustment on rear shocks? I've removed rear seat, looked around in the trunk area. I can't find a **** to adjust ride that looks anything like the ones on the front. Are they behind a plastic trim panel somewhere? 4) Passengers side door won't unlock remotely or with switch on dash. Should I assume bad motor or again does it have it's own fuse. I think I solved the shock issue. Apparently the rear don't adjust. Silly me.
Thanks in advance, Jerry Scavezze
I've had my mini 8 months now and I've been running Walmarts syntech 5w40 full synthetic . 0 issues so far . My mini has 200k and alot of mods too. I always run premium 92oct gas but I cut it with a little e85 to bump my octane up Abit over 95..
Is that an after market intercooler hotside intake I think it's called , the piece attached to the left of your intercooler.
Last edited by MiniManAdam; Jan 22, 2020 at 07:47 AM.
