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Stock Problems/IssuesDiscussions related to warranty related issues and repairs, or other problems with the OEM parts and software for MINI Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINIs.
Anyone have an idea as to what would cause an oily mess around the filler cap like this... (the cap is all the way tight).
The dealer has done all oil servicing so far.
Thanks!
Jay.
'05 MCS.
See if the O-ring, just below the threads on the cap, is o.k. or there. (item #4)
If so, probably just sloppy workmanship, or the person doing the filling
has a depth perception issue. If the O-ring missing or FUBAR have the dealer
give you a new one. At the very least bring it to their attention.
I know there's an internal clicking to prevent over-tightening of the oil cap, but are we supposed to tighten till it clicks or stop before it reaches that limit? I know I can be too rough with stuffs sometimes, and don't want to break the cap.