F55/F56 2016 JCW Second Year Free Maintenance
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2016 JCW Second Year Free Maintenance
I took my 2016 JCW in last week for the second year free maintenance. The Mini dealer changed the oil & filter, flushed the brake fluid, replaced the cabin air filter and replaced the front and rear wiper blades. The mechanic did a full inspection and said the front & rear brakes need to be replaced. Wow, only 19,000 miles on my JCW. Is that normal? Good thing Mini is covering the cost under the free maintenance plan. Had to make another appointment for January 22 because the Mini dealer did not have the JCW brake components in stock.
I recently read that the spark plugs are recommended to be replaced on the JCW at 30,000 miles. I thought maybe I went back in time to the 60’s and 70’s. What are the JCW sparks plugs made from that they need to be replaced at such low mileage? Are there alternative spark plugs other than factory that give longer life?
I'm surprised they're covering the brake pads/rotors, as I remember they decided a while ago to remove that from covered components for some reason...my JCW front brakes were replaced under warranty at 23k miles because I kept having brake squeal in reverse and they found the rotor was under minimum spec.
MCS plugs recommended 60k, I think just because the JCW engine is higher performing they recommend earlier change intervals. I'm pretty sure for the R56 S/JCW lineup, the plugs were the same between the two engines.
MCS plugs recommended 60k, I think just because the JCW engine is higher performing they recommend earlier change intervals. I'm pretty sure for the R56 S/JCW lineup, the plugs were the same between the two engines.
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I'm surprised they're covering the brake pads/rotors, as I remember they decided a while ago to remove that from covered components for some reason...my JCW front brakes were replaced under warranty at 23k miles because I kept having brake squeal in reverse and they found the rotor was under minimum spec.
MCS plugs recommended 60k, I think just because the JCW engine is higher performing they recommend earlier change intervals. I'm pretty sure for the R56 S/JCW lineup, the plugs were the same between the two engines.
MCS plugs recommended 60k, I think just because the JCW engine is higher performing they recommend earlier change intervals. I'm pretty sure for the R56 S/JCW lineup, the plugs were the same between the two engines.
My understanding is the 2016 model year was the last year that the brakes are covered under the 3 year free maintenance plan. I believe starting with the 2017 model year, Mini changed what is covered under the 3 year free maintenance plan, which is a lot less than prior year Mini’s.
Yep, brake pads and rotors no longer covered on my 2018. Same goes for wiper blades. Essentially, the only thing they cover that i can take advantage of is oil & filter, air & cabin filter, and fluids. Not a whole lot.
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I recently read that the spark plugs are recommended to be replaced on the JCW at 30,000 miles. I thought maybe I went back in time to the 60’s and 70’s. What are the JCW sparks plugs made from that they need to be replaced at such low mileage? Are there alternative spark plugs other than factory that give longer life?
Turbo-charged engines are hard on plugs.
My 2003 Porsche 996 Turbo requires new plugs every 24K miles. The Turbo engine is a 3.6l. It produces 413hp. My 2006 Pontiac GTO with its 6.0l engine produced 400hp. The Turbo 3.6l engine is actually doing the work -- so to speak -- of a much larger engine. Hence one reason why the plugs need changing more often.
My 2018 JCW 2.0l engine produces 228hp. This is 10hp more than my 2002 Boxster with a 2.7l engine. Might mention its plugs were due every 60K miles.
So the Mini plugs are being called up to do more.
If you look at used plugs you'll see the plug threads are discolored starting at the tip and going up the plug. This is from the pressure generated during combustion forcing combustion gases in the gap between the plug/head threads.
These gases contain corrosive compounds and attack not only the plug material but also the head material. To extend the life of the head and its plug threads the plugs are changed.
More frequent plug changes is a small price to pay to experience the acceleration my JCW produces when I step on the gas pedal and run it up through the gears.
I certainly won't begrudge it new plugs every 30K miles.
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The factory spec's the best plugs.
Turbo-charged engines are hard on plugs.
My 2003 Porsche 996 Turbo requires new plugs every 24K miles. The Turbo engine is a 3.6l. It produces 413hp. My 2006 Pontiac GTO with its 6.0l engine produced 400hp. The Turbo 3.6l engine is actually doing the work -- so to speak -- of a much larger engine. Hence one reason why the plugs need changing more often.
My 2018 JCW 2.0l engine produces 228hp. This is 10hp more than my 2002 Boxster with a 2.7l engine. Might mention its plugs were due every 60K miles.
So the Mini plugs are being called up to do more.
If you look at used plugs you'll see the plug threads are discolored starting at the tip and going up the plug. This is from the pressure generated during combustion forcing combustion gases in the gap between the plug/head threads.
These gases contain corrosive compounds and attack not only the plug material but also the head material. To extend the life of the head and its plug threads the plugs are changed.
More frequent plug changes is a small price to pay to experience the acceleration my JCW produces when I step on the gas pedal and run it up through the gears.
I certainly won't begrudge it new plugs every 30K miles.
Turbo-charged engines are hard on plugs.
My 2003 Porsche 996 Turbo requires new plugs every 24K miles. The Turbo engine is a 3.6l. It produces 413hp. My 2006 Pontiac GTO with its 6.0l engine produced 400hp. The Turbo 3.6l engine is actually doing the work -- so to speak -- of a much larger engine. Hence one reason why the plugs need changing more often.
My 2018 JCW 2.0l engine produces 228hp. This is 10hp more than my 2002 Boxster with a 2.7l engine. Might mention its plugs were due every 60K miles.
So the Mini plugs are being called up to do more.
If you look at used plugs you'll see the plug threads are discolored starting at the tip and going up the plug. This is from the pressure generated during combustion forcing combustion gases in the gap between the plug/head threads.
These gases contain corrosive compounds and attack not only the plug material but also the head material. To extend the life of the head and its plug threads the plugs are changed.
More frequent plug changes is a small price to pay to experience the acceleration my JCW produces when I step on the gas pedal and run it up through the gears.
I certainly won't begrudge it new plugs every 30K miles.
My wife has a 2013 Ford Escape with the 2.0L direct injected Ecoboost (turbo) Engine. The Engine is rated at 258 HP. Spark plugs aren’t recommended to be changed until 100,000 miles. Her Escape currently has 78,000 miles and runs perfectly and gets the same mpg as when it had 10,000 miles on it. We are going to change the spark plugs at 80,000 miles. Now if Ford can put 100,000 mile spark plugs in their 1.6L and 2.0L direct injected turbo engines, why is Mini recommending 30,000 mile spark plug changes on their 2.0L direct injected turbo engines. I personally think they are putting lower life spark plugs in their turbo engines.
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