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Old 10-07-2019, 06:48 AM
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About to roll in 100K what should I do?

Spark plugs/Wires? Flush all liquids?

I am about to replace a dead AC compressor along w the belt (JCW) and condenser dryer. Also replacing the power steering fan.

What are some other preventive things I should do to my geriatric R52?
 
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Old 10-07-2019, 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by rauls4
Spark plugs/Wires? Flush all liquids?

I am about to replace a dead AC compressor along w the belt (JCW) and condenser dryer. Also replacing the power steering fan.

What are some other preventive things I should do to my geriatric R52?
pm Fly'n Brick.. He will have some great advice.
 
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Old 10-07-2019, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by buzzsaw
pm Fly'n Brick.. He will have some great advice.
Oh, Great! Thanks a lot, buzz, now I gotta get off my dead butt.
OK. I'm sure you are attentive to the care and feeding of your MINI as most of us are, so yea, I'd be glad to share some ideas. I, and most do, change oil and rotate tires every 5K. Easy to remember when the odometer has 4 zeros or a 5 followed by 3 zeroes.
My service schedule is as follows:
Brake Fluid every 20K
Coolant every 30K
PCV vent valve every 30K
PS Fluid flush every 30K
Fuel Filter Change every 50K
Plugs every 40K
Serpentine belt every 40K
BG-44K every 6 mo.
I changed plugs last month or so with iridium plugs and they do make a difference.
Just make it a habit to check all your fluid levels on a regular basis, I do about once a week.
Take good care of the canvas with 303 or RaggTopp and use only a dry lube on the scissor hinges.
And most importantly, to make the next 100K miles the best they can be is to always remember: Topless motoring IS motoring at its best.

 
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Supercharger oil if it hasn't already been exchanged.
 
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Old 10-27-2019, 07:00 AM
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"PS Fluid flush every 30K"

Hey Brick, how do you do this?

Jeremy
 
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Old 10-27-2019, 08:56 AM
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"PS Fluid flush every 30K"

Hey Brick, how do you do this?

Jeremy
The same way I do all those other maintenance activities. I make an appointment and my main wrench takes exceptionally great care of everything. It's also an opportunity to visit a nearby full service microbrewery while I wait.
 
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Old 10-27-2019, 09:49 AM
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LOL, gotcha!
 
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