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Old Sep 7, 2018 | 07:32 PM
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Is this Normal?
Greetings!

I was walking toward Mr Bridger (my MINI Se7en F56), and noticed what appeared to be a protrusion below the engine. My oil was just changed, so I am wondering if the wonderful dealership forgot to tighten something...

 
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Old Sep 8, 2018 | 02:55 AM
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I think its the plastic chanel for condensated water
 
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Old Sep 8, 2018 | 06:43 AM
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Looks like one of the flaps/doors for access to change oil. Each “door” has two moving tabs that need to be secured after closing the flap. Get it on a lift if possible to be able to get a good look at the problem.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2018 | 06:45 AM
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My 2015 S has nothing like that hanging down......I'd be wondering if your dealership didn't remove something that they should have.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2018 | 01:23 PM
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Looks like an oil catch bucket/funnel.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2018 | 06:18 AM
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This is exactly why I like to change my own oil! No excuse for such sloppiness....take it back and make them see it!
 
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Old Sep 9, 2018 | 06:33 AM
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The tech had to notice it missing from his bay!

Consider it a freebie.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2018 | 08:54 AM
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So, what was it?

just take a broom handle and give it a shove?
 
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Old Sep 9, 2018 | 11:00 AM
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There's an access panel to get to the oil plug down there. They obviously forgot to secure it or didn't secure it correctly. Hate service departments...
 
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