Mini cooper 2008, super synthetic sae 5w30 full synthetic motor oil, 1 quart by mobil 1. I have a 2008 mini cooper s that has an oil leak, apparently where the engine oil cooler housing connects to the block. I have a mini s 2008 an i have notice that its leaking oil. The source of the information below is the national highway transportation safety administration nhtsa, which maintains tsbs for vehicles sold in the united states. Remove the intake filter and inspect the intake tube. This was an easy fix for the known habit of the mini turbo engine to leak oil. The stock line has an oring seal that allows adjustment in both directions, but the problem is the oring. When i bought my 2007 mini cooper s, its main issue was a massive oil leak. See how to pinpoint the source of an oil leak on your r56 mini.
I was quoted 5 hours labour to replace the pipe, as the turbo has to be removed, exhaust disconnected and lots of fiddling around. Mobil super synthetic motor oils are engineered to provide outstanding engine protection in a wide. How to fix your mini cooper, cooper s, or jcw oil consumption. It is the sixth mini version since 2001 when bmw revived the brand. Engine oil leaking problems of the 2008 mini cooper s 14 problems related to engine oil leaking have been reported for the 2008 mini cooper s. The oil line uses a o ring gasket behind a pinchcrimp connection. I have an oil leak which seems to be coming from the bottom of the vacuum pump, i removed it and replaced the oring but it still leaks.
Here are five problems owners of mini cooper vehicles built between 2000 and. It ended up being that it was 3 quarts low and i was losing about a quart every two weeks to the infamous turbo oil intake leak. Steps needed to quickly and easily fix minor oil leaks in a 2007 mini cooper s 1. Mini cooper s models are notorious for coolant leaks. Complete video instructions for fixing minor oil leaks in a 2007 mini cooper s 1. Mini cooper oil is leaking into spark plug well inspection costs. For instance, the r50 and r53 models typically undergo oil leaks as a result of issues with orings and valve cover gaskets. Replacing the metal washer should only be done when you change the oil in your cooper, fortunately the video above shows how. This affects the oil flow to the turbo at the correct rate needed and acts as a restriction to the oil feed pipe, causing the turbo to leak oil in either of the turbine end or compressor end. Fits all mini cooper s cars that currently come with a turbo in the r car line, with the n14 or n18 motors, jcw or s. Its just gone in for a oil service car is all ok except it has an oil leak. I took it into the dealer thinking it was the infamous timing chain tensioner failure. Oil service on a mini cooper d r55 r56mini cooper oil leak repairs.
Mini cooper r56 oil leak diagnosis 20072011 pelican. They did a video for me and i can see it and he says that the oil leaks are all over the under tray and some is already dropped onto the. When the spark plugs were replaced, the vehicle would run well. This connection is directly in contact with the hot side of the turbo and fails due to excessive heat. Low oil levels can wreck your engine, so it is important to be proactive about oil leaks, however small. The the mini cooper roadster was made in conjunction with the mini coupe, but went on sale four months prior to the coupe. Nhtsa investigating 2007 and 2008 mini cooper s for fire.
If you catch a whiff of something burning while driving your manual transmission mini, be sure to visit an. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 mini cooper s based on all problems reported for the 2008 cooper s. View and download mini cooper 2008 owners manual online. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Take it to a mini dealer and pay to have them diagnose the issue.
It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information. A i also see the oil cooler seals on the cooper s go. I installed the replacement part from detroit tuned and reassembled everything correctly ill admit that i have a few heat shield screws leftover, but after spending 12 hours on this project, i just wanted to start it up and see if it leaked. Also, if youre looking for a mini from the years 20072008, be aware that. I have a 2008 mini cooper s that has an oil leak in the area of the crankshaft seal, but the back of the pulley is dry and the seal shows no signs of leaking. I came to find out that the most likely cause of this leak was the oil feed line. Oil around the edges of the cover, around the plug wells, and oil inside the intake tube. Buy turbo oil feed line for mini cooper s r55 r56 r57 r58 r59 r60 0712 11657534454. Mini cooper engine oil light diagnosis cost estimate. For the mini cooper turbo oil line kit, see g2nmk2218.
Banjo bolt for the supply line is sold each 2 required per engine. Sep 28, 2016 2008 mini s oil leak looks like from engine and transmission leaking on exhaust answered by a verified bmw mechanic we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Runsdrips down on the drived side of the engine dripping onto the exhaust pipe making an awful smell and mess. In order to check the transmission fluid, your vehicle likely has check valve on the bottom of the transmission on the bottom of your car. I came to find out that the most likely cause of this leak was the. Rkx vacuum pump reseal rebuild kit compatible with mini cooper. Oct 17, 2011 i recently bought a used 08 mini cooper s. German auto center recommends that mini cooper s models, turbo and super charged models have their engine oil changed every 5,000 miles. Cooper cooper s john cooper works congratulations on your new mini this owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. The valve cover gasket on these tend to leak, just like first gen mini. Mini cooper 2008 owners manual pdf download manualslib.
Mini cooper s r56 turbo oil feed line replacement youtube. Mini cooper clubman turbocharger oil line replacement cost. A head gasket can fail in a number of different ways coolant leak, oil leak, loss of compression, all of which are harmful for the engine. Ask the car guy excessive oil consumption minicooper, bmw. The manufacturer says that you can wait for 15,000 miles between oil changes. Mini cooper s r56 2007present technical articles diy. My 2008 mini cooper s burns more oil than i would like 1 qt3000 miles but i am told they all do that. They will pressure test the system to determine where the system is leaking. Common oil leaks for mini cooper the haus independent. Tsb home 2008 2008 mini 2008 mini cooper s the following tsbs may apply to your 2008 mini cooper s. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. The contact mentioned that when parked and carefully observing under the vehicle, he could see oil leaking unto the ground. The turbo oil feed line is a known failure point on the engines put in this generation of mini cooper s models. Turbo oil leaks common turbo failure turbocharger oil leak.
Sport pkg xenon w black housings manual sport susp. Mini cooper questions 2008 mini cooper s coolant leaks. Despite being the leastexpensive mini, the base mini cooper with a manual transmission is our topscoring variant. My turbo oil feed line developed the alltoocommon oil leak at the feed line. I resealed the pan earlier and replaced the crankshaft seal earlier, but still dripping oil. Technical data engine data mini mini clubman cooper cooper s displacement cu incm. Hello folks, i have oil leaking from the turbo oil feed pipe, it seems to be weeping from where the pipe joins onto the turbo. As soon as i say ive had no issues with my f56 cooper d then something happens. Video presents a method to replace the turbo oil feel line on a 2008 mini cooper s with the r56 turbo engine. Oil leak repair archives the haus independent mini cooper. What are some reasons, the crank seal, turbo, oil lines feeding the turbo.
This oil line fixes the very common oil leak coming from the factory hard line. Hello, my mini 2008 non turbo base model h, has 165,000 miles and has never given much problems. Please note oil leaks can occur on vsr high speed balancing machines as the ambient pressures required to create the seal are not present as no. Buyers guide for the 200720 r56 generation mini cooper. Subscribe to my wifes channel thanks for your help yous. If its leaking around the thermostat housing, it may be covered under emissions warranty in ca for 2008 and later models. The 2008 mini cooper has been recalled 4 times by nhtsa. Blue smoke from tailpipe mini smoke 2008 cooper l41. I always seal up the crank sensor when doing this job as you already have the front end off, even if the leak is not bad or not at all. These types of transmissions are designed to be maintenance free.
Engine burning oil problems of the 2008 mini cooper s. Get a free detailed estimate for a repair in your area. Mini cooper with low engine oil motor vehicle maintenance. Engine oil leaking problems of the 2008 mini cooper s. Turbochargers free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Service type oil is leaking into spark plug well inspection. Today i took off the turbo inlet pipe to try and look at the thermostat. When i topped up recently, i think i overfilled it and oil level on the dipstick which is very hard to read on these cars is well above the max the manual cautions to not overfill with oil. If you have an s model the turbo oil feed pipe is a very common leak and can be dangerous if not repaired. The oil was leaking from a few spots, the turbo, theres a turbo charged engine so theres an oil supply pipe to the turbo charger and that was leaking, also theres a big oil filter housing at the front of the engine, it kind of wraps around under the exhaust manifold, it has a number of gaskets and seals, that was leaking as. Inspect the area around the valve cover for seepage. I can almost guarantee that, at some point, it will start leaking. The contact stated that while parked, there was an abnormal burning oil odor from the vehicle. Despite being the leastexpensive mini, the base mini cooper with a manual transmission.
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