4 reasons you shouldn’t buy an R56 Mini Cooper S
1. If you are not likely to keep up on scheduled maintenance including replacing wear items.
a. Oil change every 4,000-5,000 miles
b. Change transmission fluid every 80,000 miles in an automatic 30,000-50,000 in a manual transmission.
c. Replace timing chain and chain tensioner every 80,000 miles.
d. Replace water pump, crossover pipe and thermostat housing every 60,000-80,000 miles.
e. Replace auxiliary water pump every 100,000 miles.
f. Replace coolant hoses every 100,000 miles.
2. If you are mechanically challenged or can’t afford to pay a good mechanic.
3. If you are looking for a family car and it will be your only car.
4. If you are looking for a smooth ride like a Cadillac.
11 ways to make your R56 Mini Cooper S with an N14 engine more reliable
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Tools every Mini Cooper owner needs.
1. Bentley service manual
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2. BMW specific code reader
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AUTOPHIX BMW Diagnostic Scanner Tool (cheaper): [ Ссылка ]
3. Timing chain tool
EWK Camshaft Timing Chain Cam Locking Tool for Mini Cooper S N14 R55 R56: [ Ссылка ]
4. Electric ratchet
Milwaukee 2457-20 M12 Cordless 3/8" Sub-Compact 35 ft-Lbs 250 RPM Ratchet w/ Variable Speed Trigger : [ Ссылка ]
Milwaukee (2-Pack) 48-11-2420 M12 REDLITHIUM 2.0 Compact Battery Packs: [ Ссылка ]
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6. Thin wall spark plug sockets
OSOF 14mm & 16mm Spark Plug Socket Thin Wall 12-Point Removal Tool 3/8 inch Square Drive Set: [ Ссылка ]
7. Torx bits
GEARDRIVER 23-Piece Torx Bit Socket and External Torx Socket Set, Premium S2 and Cr-V Steel Made, Tamper Proof Bit Sockets, Storage Case Included: [ Ссылка ]
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