I am going to give my mini a tune up and i need to know the correct air filter and spark plug(whats the best brand)numbers, also anything else i should replace on her.

 

What year and model , think you had an R56 S ?

 

If you are thinking of doing the coils as well, look into our ignition kits HERE. (Plugs are Bosch which are OE and Coils are Genuine). Otherwise if you just want plugs, you can go with the spark plugs we offer HERE. Mahle or Genuine air filter HERE. Check the cabin air filter and see how that looks. Whens the last time you did the fuel filter or any other fluid changes?

 

yes i have an R56 S

 

Thanks, i have only been changing the oil, nothing else.

 

I'd then maybe suggest doing your transmission fluid, brake fluid, and do a coolant flush. One often neglected task on many cars is the maintenance of the cooling system. (If this hasn't been done already) Also, maybe the fuel filter as preventive maintenance. Inspect your drive belts for wear. The belts should be free from cracks, fraying, glazing and missing chunks. Replace belts if any of the previously mentioned issues are present or every four years.

 

What year?

 

sorry, she is an 08

 

Great, thanks


You will need Plugs , stock are NGK, but you can do bosch also.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2008-Cooper-R56-S-Coupe-L4_1.6L_N14B16A/Engine/Ignition/




You will also need the special spark plug tool socket, we have it here:

14mm Deep Well Spark Plug Socket

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/ES2561145/



You will need a ratchet extension in 3/8 drive for that socket also.



For the filter: 13717568728 Mahle and Mann are the same as Genuine, most of the time the same manufacture.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/13717568728/





Check you cabin filter: 64319127516 prefer the carbon one myself.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...er-filter.html









Dependent on miles: Fuel Filter


Here is a fuel filter DIY .


The fuel filter sets on the rear right hand side of the tank.

Fuel Filter Kit part number 11252754870


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/11252754870/ES21420/




#2 in the diagram.



Here is an install from a MINI Italian site. You can use Google translate, but has great pictures and how to.

Click Here

Thanks


Also have you had the intake side carbon blasted ? Also if its never been done and you have higher miles.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-cleaning.html



Thanks

 

Thanks much for the help. I plan on taking her to a local shop for the spark plugs(I probably could do it myself, but i dont want to damage anything) and i will do the cabin filter and air filter myself. Where is the cabin filter? I wont be doing the fuel filter either, i am not much of a mantinace guy. I have not had the intake blasted, how much is it? Cheers Badge from SC

 

thanks pelican, ill be doing the trans and brake fluid. Just did a coolant flush. The belts look good and the fuel filter will be the mechanics problom

 

You're very welcome. The cabin air filter is in front of the glovebox underneath the right side of the dashboard. We have a DIY for it to help you. Also have a article with information on carbon clean up if you want to review it as well. I've seen shops quote anywhere from $300 to $900.

 

Linked above. Its a 5 min change on the cabin filter.

 

Thanks much Pelican and ECS, ill be doing my tune up in a bit thanks to you

 

You are welcome. I can help you with anything as I work on both my MINIs