PROPERLY read the dipstick on a Mini Cooper

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This is a very basic step everyone should take for the sake of their vehicles. Even just a small amount of regular maintenance can add to the lifespan of your car.

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#Oil #Dipstick #MiniCooper #Bmw #howto #Technician #Mechanic #Experts #LA #Socal #california #business

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WHOSE IDEA WAS IT TO MAKE IT DARK BROWN, THE SAME COLOUR AS THE OIL.

urbaystudio

Thank you so much for this video. It may seem like a simple thing but having owned 5 different mini cooper’s (my kids’ cars) it’s so reassuring to hear a professional say exactly what I’ve always thought. “‘it is virtually impossible to read these dipsticks”…!

jondavies

Thanks for a great video. Crazy design for a dipstick but your vid is very comprehensive. 1.6s and 82k just bought and engine light caused mild... Panic.

oggo

If you're ever driving through Baldwin Park come and check this guy out. His shop is very clean and his prices are amazingly fair and affordable. Great customer service 👍😎

jesuspastor

Thank you, this was super helpful for a new mini owner!

nou

Thanks for confirming my concern that the dipstick is rubbish and its very difficult to check. If the material was lighter in colour it would be easier to see. The issue is it goes round a corner and catches oil. I actually overfilled mine and it burned it off. Got the rattly timing and found it very low added about a litre and its much better but I agree you have put little in and retest after a couple of days. It's a pain but better than wrecking the engine. I know the N14 engine has a bad rep but my car has done 83000 and is still great. However did have to change the oil pan gasket at 78000 and the rocker cover gasket recently. Still goes like a rocket and returns really good fuel consumption (if I behave well). Really good detailed video.

dennisstaines

Thanks dude gems like you save us from seized engines!!

Turbozee

Thanks pal. Good clear advice. Maybe u could explain to mini how to design a better dipstick.

alfiekay

I don't understand what was wrong with BMW. They made everything so complicated on this car. Nobody can make aftermarket parts because they're so specialized. I pulled out the dipstick myself and I'm familiar with those in Japanese cars and American... So I'm looking for like the crosshairs on a basic dipstick.. and then I seen this. I just don't understand the attempt to try so hard to be different where it makes everything so hard on parts. Even the windshield wipers I couldn't buy in a store I had to order off Amazon because of the specialty clip. I need to let my car rest and I need to go check that oil. Thanks for vid.

samanthagaboo

Legend, great video thanks. The dip stick in the mini is terrible and I had no idea till I found this video

David-xtob

Hi! I have the new mini replacement dipstick thT is a flexible stick, and had 9 holes, much easier to read. But I don't know what the oil level is as the holes fill up or are empty. How do I know when to add oil. Please, help. Thank you!

SaveTheBees

Great video. So precise, so informational, and so informative. Also very well spoken clear, and intelligently so we can all understand. Great video. I’m liking prescribing.❤️👍☘️

whitefriars

Thanks for this video man, Owning an n18 is hard enough. You made it a bit easier haha!

ComradePsych

Thank you so much for this video... I just managed to add two quarts of oil (after it took me at least 5 minutes to be able to lift the hood on my 2008 Clubman S 😳) and read the dipstick... Without your video, I think I would have been lost and given up.

SuzannaMcGee