Just picked up an immaculate mini cooper countryman, 2012, under 50k miles, and looks new...driven by 75yr old man, all services done at mini dealer and I bought (overpaid lol) from a mini dealer.
I am sure they changed the oil upon receiving the car, but, would you just say screw it and change the oil just to be safe. I checked the level and its spot on, oil doesnt look bad at all on a white paper towel, looked inside the case (oil cap) and looks lubed and shiny, no deposits, etc...
I feel like I wrote this in the forum, but couldnt find it anywhere haha.

Thoughts?

 

How many mile son the engine? If the level looks good, I might wait until the next multiple of 5k miles on the odometer. (45k, 50k, 55k, etc..) Then, change the oil every 5k miles, since its a nice round number to remember.

 

49k on it, carfax has every 5-7k changes at mini dealership, but, last one on record was 46k...
maybe ill do it at 50k haha, I change oil in all my vehicles.
Thanks-good advice.

 

+1 Also, ask around for the location of a highly regarded German/MINI independent shop and make him your best friend.

 

Absolutely.
I was recommended a place about 20 miles away, so been looking, this place seems to be a mini specialist with good reviews, so might have them do something basic and go from there haha, maybe have them do an oil change.
https://www.westcoast-autobahn.com/

Cheers all.

 

Good deal. The great thing about that is he will become familiar with your machine and help you stay pro-active on service and maintenance. My guy is about 40 miles. My good buddy and I both engage his services were we meet of a morning then off for coffee and a donut. About 11:00 it's off to a local micro brewery for 'coffee and donuts' 2.0.