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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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2012 Mini Cooper S oil change

Where should I find the filter housing for this? I took a brief look at the engine and could not locate it when I got home. Any help appreciated.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 07:00 PM
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Look to the driver side and below the turbocharger and intake pipe.
You'll see the housing cap with a 27mm (1-1/16") hex-nut on it.

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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 07:08 PM
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Wait, this isn't the infamous 36mm?
 
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 07:11 PM
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Not on my 2009...

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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ciscorob
Wait, this isn't the infamous 36mm?
R56 MINIs have 27mm.

There are several detailed how-to guides on NAM for oil changes with pictures.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 06:17 AM
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There are several detailed how-to guides on NAM for oil changes with pictures.
I put one together a while ago. It's linked in my signature. I based it on my Cooper but it's very similar to the S.
 
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