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Old 05-05-2007, 04:58 PM
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Yea I was able to do it!
Well after having a traumatic brain injury near the end of december, I was able to change the oil, oil filter( that was fun, it looked like the threads of the oil canister near the end were jagged, I bought my Mini used). I also rotated the RF front to back and kept them on the same side.

So far no oil leaks.

I will not mention how long it took me, but its done. Yea

Laters-Kelly
 
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Old 05-05-2007, 05:18 PM
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Kelly, more power to ya! I've been deathly afraid to tackle the oil filter change after reading some of the horror stories on here, and I've been a car nut/DIY guy for 35 years!
 
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Old 05-05-2007, 05:30 PM
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Thats an awesome accomplishment for you!
 
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Originally Posted by Mr. D
Well after having a traumatic brain injury near the end of december, I was able to change the oil, oil filter( that was fun, it looked like the threads of the oil canister near the end were jagged, I bought my Mini used). I also rotated the RF front to back and kept them on the same side.

So far no oil leaks.

I will not mention how long it took me, but its done. Yea

Laters-Kelly
Good for you!
 
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Old 05-05-2007, 07:46 PM
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Good Job. Fortunately for me, I've never had such an injury, but I am still afraid to try it on my own. Congratulations!!!
 
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Old 05-06-2007, 04:25 PM
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Congratulations! You must be very proud of your accomplishment!
 
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