This video provides invaluable insight. I will soon get a new 136 hp Mini Cooper and the information will help me avoid problems and enjoy the car all the more.

Mine fluctuates between 221° to 226.5° and I live in vegas where it's nice and hot . It's pretty dumb that they didn't install a temp gauge or oil pressure gauge. I totally agree with you that we need to know at least the basic health of the engine.

Just bought a 2015 Mini Cooper S, this is much appreciated! Sleek car man!

@DArias

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! And thank you very much!

@lucindalenfant9851

2 жыл бұрын

me too! Is yours doing ok still?

Thanks man! Super helpful. Much appreciation!

This is my first car and I’ve never done any maintenance on it or even knew I should be doing it so super glad I found this video 😅

@sigh665

2 жыл бұрын

How's it holding up?

Awesome video, i use a scanguage 2 and really like the fact you can check fuel rail pressure like you said. Very informative video!!!

@precool

2 жыл бұрын

Eric!! How are you brother? We are worried about you in the FB group. Let us know how you are doing. Happy Holidays to you both.

GREAT video. All good points and letting people know what to use and how often to. Good job

@DArias

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It’s greatly appreciated

Thanks for these tips, really helpful. Keep up thegood job!

Great tips ,I have had 3 minis and what you said works

Nice Mini. Mini recommends Castrol synthetic 5w-30 which we have run for 130K+ miles now with no oil issues changing it by the book. It uses about a quart between oil changes. It's driven 100 miles a day on a freeway commute with moderate traffic with standard NGK plugs and Bosch coils using Top Tier Premium fuel. We've only had to replace the brakes, tires, hydraulic pump (under warranty), battery, and serpentine belt and adjuster. It's been very reliable. Good advice all around though.

@JoshDobbert

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I have a 13 cooper s, just did plugs as I got the car with 87k miles I went with Bosch iridium plugs. The best you can buy

@R.DiamondTV

2 жыл бұрын

you run synthetic oil over full synthetic oil? which coolant brand do you run?

All very true!! I did the walnut blast, helped a lot! stop traffic is the worst for these cars, they need to be driven. Also, had a coolant leak, fixed that. Totally agree on the oil, I change mine every 5K miles max!! Thanks for the vid!!

just got a 2012 cooper S, thanks for the tips!

@DArias

3 жыл бұрын

Nice man! And absolutely !

Great info! Helpful video shots! SOLID CONTENT!!! Thanks 🙏!!!!

@DArias

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! No problem

Great video man, keep up the good work.

@DArias

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks homie! Appreciate the kind words

Great videon man, I have had 3 minis. Everything you said has happened to my minis. But if your willing to learn like you said preventative maitenance and shop wisely for parts they can be good cars. Also they can take a hit, got hit in the rear by an old man who fell asleep going over 70mph I was at a stoplight. It hurt like no other but the car disperse the majority of the hit through the roll cage it got totalled but i wasnt badly injured.

@jameslemon9544

Жыл бұрын

There needs to be a limit on driving cognitive reflex tests or something. Being old is like driving wasted no difference.

@theoverunderthinker

Ай бұрын

@@jameslemon9544 if you are asleep at the wheel you have no reflexes no matter what age you are. 🤷‍♂

im looking into a 2012 mini cooper S as an autocross car and i've been watching your videos and others to get a little bit of insight and research and just wanna say thanks my dude.

@DArias

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome man! These cars are awesome for the track

@aumj97

2 жыл бұрын

I bought a 2012 a year ago she a convertible I love this car

Ran Liquimoly ceretech through my used mini when i first got it at 40k miles. No more oil drinking issues here. Running a 2014 R58.

Gorgeous mini man. Oil consumption is real with these too lol. Mostly the n14 though

@DArias

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And yeah the oil consumption sucks haha

@DanieleLombardo

3 жыл бұрын

The n12 and n14 model are obsessed with oil😂

@user-sj3bq6yi1h

2 ай бұрын

im thingking to buy a 2007 mini cooper s with 180km on it. will you recomment it??

@thruleontas1

2 ай бұрын

@@user-sj3bq6yi1h stay away from them my friend.

Same oil I use ! Lol works amazing and have always used it in my euro cars

Hey Diego! Checking in with 146k on the R56. Lots of work done in my first year. My question is how long will you run your coils? I changed mine when I got the car just under a year ago. Thank you brother. You are a great resource to keep coming back to. It’s a crappy day here and I’d love to add a little giddy up to the car.

Amazing video man! Great points you made.

@DArias

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks man! Just bought a 2012 copper base without the turbo hoping to avoid further issues and I’m planning on taking great care of my new MINI!

@DArias

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome man! Hope you enjoy! They’re great cars just make sure to look after it and make sure you use the right fluids, parts etc and I’m sure you’ll be fine

@goosemane2606

2 жыл бұрын

Had so much fun with my 2012 Cooper base. Loved it so much I just bought a 2019 Cooper S. Enjoy!

@carlmiller8138

Жыл бұрын

The base can be an awesome car. From beginning.. Change the coils n plugs, oil change liquid moly and Lucas syn. A night n day difference. And check the coolant housing as well as lower rad hose.

Walnut blast is always a must! Great point

@DArias

3 жыл бұрын

It is !

Just bought a 2013 mini Cooper Clubman s with 40 thousand original miles.. did not have a shop look at it before I bought it.. so driving home after purchasing it.. check engine light comes on.. just came back from mini dealership in peobody Massachusetts... thermostat was bad .. also pulley on the water had issues... total cost to fix ?? $1700.. not happy.. my mini Cooper only has 40 thousand original miles on it.. bone stock... love your channel.. just trying to contribute real information... this is my 2nd mini Cooper Clubman s.. first one was fun but clutch went south at 30 thousand Miles.. so yea these cars are expensive to fix .. I'm so happy I have a bullet proof low mileage Scion xb in my driveway for my daily hoopty

Amazing info Diego

@DArias

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you so much, glad I’ve been doing everything apart from the walnut blast or whatever that’s called

I have a 2012 mini cooper purchased in 2013. I change my own oil and use full synthetic purchase at Walmart. It has never burnt any oil. Agree with changing good spark plugs

@DArias

3 жыл бұрын

Nice man!! Tbh Hard to beat Walmart prices.. no burning oil means you’re properly maintaining your car so you shouldn’t have a problem having it last for years problem free

Funny when the gauge popped off lol ! Informative video! That carbon buildup issue is real! Get your walnut blasts people!

@DArias

3 жыл бұрын

Loll awkward moment but yes walnuts blast is a must

@chrisjfox8715

2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a used 2014 S with 76k miles and it's running great. The carfax shows that all of the recommended routine maintenance was performed without a hitch. But how would I know when a walnut blast is necessary? I plan on getting the fuel injector swapped out when it hits 80k - would that be a good time to get the walnut blast done? I get the impression from the comments here that Seafoam is pointless, yet other videos seem to swear by it for the Minis

Good job man. Plus the car looks great

@DArias

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Hi there! I’m on my 4th Mini, just bought a 2011 Mini S with 73K miles on it, I’m the 3rd owner. Maintenance history shows regular service intervals at a mini dealership. Post buy inspection at my local mini dealer showed suspension bushings starting to leak, the serpentine belt needing replacement and a need for new rear tires. The front one were replaced with new run flats at the dealer prior to the sale to me. I did notice the engine oil quantity slightly above the max line. No drivability problems noted so far. Regards to the fuel grade, what’s the problem with using mid grade fuel , as it lists the mid grade as the minimum octane to use in the owners manual? Service history shows high pressure fuel pump and thermostat replacement due to service bulletins. I chose the 2011 S because I read that Mini fixed some of the drivability issues with the 2011 engine. With the low mileage vs 10 year age of the car do you have any low cost ways to avoid the valve problem you described? Do Mini dealer service departments do the walnut wash yo describe? I also have a Gen 3 Clubman S All4 and it currently hasn’t given me any problems with just around 47K miles. Any suggestions on keeping these 2 wonderful cars running well are appreciated

My first Mini was a 2010 Camden Base Hatch. Literally on the way home the first day of owning it, the check engine light came on. Ignition coils went.

So true about the oil! I’ve bought 10 litres of bmw spec Castrol edge- should last me a year 😂

Just got an n14 cooper s, really appreciate the tips man

@DArias

3 жыл бұрын

No problem! Any plans for it?

@jackabbott8691

3 жыл бұрын

Diego Arias it’s got a lot of miles so I’m gonna either do a walnut blast myself or get a shop to do it, for mods I’m keeping it simple for now, upgrading the Intercooler and the pipes going to it, suspension refresh and stiffer rear sway bar after that

@Noobietrolo

3 жыл бұрын

I have N18 🥺

You are a genius. Simplicity 👊

Great video man. Keep it up

@DArias

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hi Diego Arias.Very informed video. Thank you for sharing the knowledge. I saw the Petro Plus 7 (Napa auto parts) oil Additive. The advertised performance of the product is super cool. Do you recommend putting it in? Is the additive will be okay for the Mini. Please let me know what do you think?

Thanks my man! This video is helpful!!

@DArias

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear!

My R56 is a 2013 and i've just reached 100k miles on it, no leaks and no major problems aside from replacing the o2 sensor and the ECU but those were both warranty.

Your videos are excellent!

great videos... thanks for the tips.

@DArias

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ! I appreciate the kind words

Great video. Thank you!

bomb video! I have a R55 and have been debating on a stage 1 tune. I have to get a real time gauge as well.

@DArias

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! And a tune will really wake up the car and make it so much more fun to drive no doubt. The ultra gauge is also a great tool to help you see what your car is doing

I've had two of these. I found that not using it has a very positive impact. Although not always.

I think it's losing oil from blow by , at least some of it . And I think the catch can helps build up in the intake and valves. Certain years of the Chevy 5.3l were having the same oil problems. It was getting out through the pcv circuit.

@trentmckenzie343

11 ай бұрын

Key word “certain years”. Almost all years of the 5.3L lose oil from… rear main seal leaks. Standard problem with Chevy. Take it from someone who owned one, you might think they’re bulletproof but they tend to leak.

Great vid thanks for the info. Id like to add. The CAS-3 went bad on mine. Cost me $1,200 to replace the shop said it failed bcuz it overheated likely from the car sitting in the sun all day. Note: put a sun visor on your windshield....

@DArias

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ! And really???? Damn… that’s a good tip to know. Very good tip that’s unfortunate

I've had my 2007 for 10 months I had to set a reminder to check the oil once a week. Oil consumption sucks

@stevenvance1611

3 жыл бұрын

I use Mobil 1 0W40 runs good with that

@lifeinoklahoma6723

3 жыл бұрын

@@stevenvance1611 oh wow thanks I'll try it

@hondacivicrs2899

2 жыл бұрын

Tio U did u try it?My mini burns a lot of oil looking for a better oil🥲

NICE! I live in Japan and distribute MINI custom videos. Your video will be helpful👍

I love my Mini Cooper and I'm always appreciate your help in every video I'm in a Mini Cooper Club in Pennsylvania, if you want enter in the club let me know we have people from NJ and NY

@DArias

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I appreciate that and sure sounds like a plan!

@GabrielGonzalez-fw5up

3 жыл бұрын

Diego Arias let me know 🙌🏽

great information.

I haven't had any issues with oil in my 2020 3-door hardtop. Was there an improvement made to the engine between 2017 and 2020? Plus, my service agreement has me coming every 12 months for oil change, filter changes and top-offs.

I am planning to buy one soon and I am shocked it doesn't have a temperature gauge. Damn ; but i will still buy one and enjoy. Thanks for the tips and very useful info. keep well, cheers

@stevenpollard5171

Жыл бұрын

Can’t you add one from local auto parts stores?

@stevenpollard5171

Жыл бұрын

KZread should be able to tell you if you can and how.

Great Video! Thanks, where can I find a dash mounted temp/ pressure guage like the one you are using?

thank you so much,very helpful..what is the device to chk heat temp..guide me wr to get this device..thanks again

Thanks for the video. Did you change the timing chain yet on this engine? If not at what mileage are you planning to do so?

hey Mate, thanks for the information l have the S model..use Scheel gas. keep in mind.iif yo are at the Andes snowed...low the air tires pressure.it will run likeva 4 wheel drive.in emergency..thanks for your videos. greetings from Venezuela🚗🇻🇪

You ARE Doing a GOOD Job!!! 🥰👍🏼

@DArias

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great post, thanks for all the info. One thing that might have helped these cars, is if bmw had of taken the time in the early days to develop an engine of their own i.e. the N14 is it not a Peugeot engine and the R53? is I believe based on a masda engine from the mx5??. I'm not sure about the N18 is that an engine designed by BMW??, maybe that's why they have less issues than the N14.

great video!

Got a 2012 Countryman and yup it burns a quart+ between chages

Great Video! In the process of buying a 2013 Mini Cooper S. Guys! What is the name of this sensor he has attached to the dash ?

Thanks for the info! What size wheels and tires? Is it lowered? I have a 2012 Cooper S 6-speed with 40k miles

Lmao, love the gold intake pipe. Reminds me of the legendary McLaren F1

@DArias

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha 😂 it’s a bit tacky IMO it did def helps with heat though

Good Man TY Poster

I’m buying 2011 used Mini Countryman with 100k miles on it and I learned a lot from your videos

@DArias

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Just make sure the maintenance is all up to date and you’ll be golden

@harshshah5305

2 жыл бұрын

@@DArias how do I check that any ideas

Very Nice video !! Thanks :)

@DArias

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

What’s the link for the real time gage? Does it work for a non S mini

I have an air filter like yours (k&N) - how do you clean yours? Maybe make a video? Thanks

How do you change plugs after 20 000 miles? or i didn't hear properly, anyway, great video, thank you so much

had a few minis r53 was a fav ..now have the se and dont need to do anything woohoo

May I get to know more on how you tune the Turbosmart kit, as it allows u to adjust the valve

@DArias

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can open or close the valve more or less for softer or stiffer spring action

Do these air filters like shown allow a sporty engine sound? Is that why they are popular?

Muy bien explicado

@DArias

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Just a question. If the Mini runs hot, is there a cooler thermostat that could be installed? I live in AZ.

Your car looks too good man wow

@DArias

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

good tips that's for sure

@DArias

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Thanks for video. Can you please tell me what size alloys/wheels you have? They look massive from that initial video opening corner angle. Thanks.

@DArias

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Yes they’re pretty wide for the car. 17x9 et20 all around

Man I love that thing. It looks super sick!Could you tell me where you get that gauge from?

@DArias

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you man! I appreciate that and it’s from ultra-gauge.com . The gauge is so worth it

@ferasfaleh7983

3 жыл бұрын

@@DArias which mount did you order with the gauge please? Thank you so much for this!

Thanks for the video! Mine one is a 2014 R56 Cooper S, not tuned, can I still use NGK 1422 spark plugs? Thanks

@DArias

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can still use the 1422 plugs they’re great! But for a stock tune car they are a bit overkill for that setup but wouldn’t hurt anything

@jeffreyman6044

2 жыл бұрын

@@DArias Thx! Or what plugs would you suggest on a stock N18 S?

Any advice I just bought a 2006 copper s and the tire vibration when accelerating is not good

Friend I have a 2012 mini s 2 door, 80 thousand miles, what oil do you recommend to me?

You can save money on coolant and buy Zerex G-48 from most parts stores. It's the same exact stuff that BMW and MINI use.

Easiest tip is buy the F56 2016+, the 2014-2015 had a clutch bearing recall, this is the best chance of reliability

I have issues with rough idle and the car kinda hesitates to pull off from a stand still. Do you have any suggestions where I should start looking? I have no check engine lights. I’m gonna take the intake off tomorrow and just check out the valves as I don’t know if it’s ever had walnut blasting before so figured that’s a good place to start.

@stevenpollard5171

Жыл бұрын

Run some fuel additive through the engine first to clean the injectors and throttle body. That has corrected that problem for me in an old Ford.

Im facing misfiring issues even with new sparkplugs and coils and i cant figure out whats the problem any advice?

Diego, great movie, what brand of real time gauge you showing in the movie?

@DArias

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is the ultra gauge

Yes! European cars have different emissions requirements and different water. Using the fluids for any European car is critical. BMW/Mini, VW/Audi, M-B all have specific requirements. Do not assume anything with these cars. Read the owner's manual, read the label on the coolant or motor oil containers. Otherwise, you can destroy your engine! My 2008 VW Rabbit has 155K miles on it with no oil consumption, no leaks and wonderful performance. All I do is strict maintenance with more frequent fluid change intervals than recommended. Paying more for good fluids is cheap insurance.

do that front intercooler on ebay works on mini cooper countryman r60 2011 ? if not please help me find down pipe and intercooler please

Did you have any issues removing the sensor in the intake tube? I'm worried if i remove it installing an intake it would create a problem or a check engine light (i have a n18 also)

@DArias

3 жыл бұрын

All you need are 2 resistors to trick the computer into thinking the pcv heaters are connected. With the resistors you’ll get 0 lights and the car runs perfect

@troywiltshire5272

3 жыл бұрын

Diego Arias what resistors do you use and how do you attach them? I still have stock intake but I have the light for the preheater.

@luissalguero697

3 жыл бұрын

@@troywiltshire5272 nm engineering sells them

What’s the name of the gauge you use for temp etc….?

hi any recomendations for a new air intake pipe, the stock one keeps melting and im sick of it.. however, great videos, liked and subbed :)

@DArias

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And tbh I really do like the CTS intake. It sounds great and it’s affordable. Unfortunately that’s a common thing that the stock intake pipe on the r56 sucks! Lol

@mactizzle1929

2 жыл бұрын

@@DArias mind if you send link on where you purchased the CTS intake and do they ship to UK?

I just put new wheels on my base cooper. Just wondering, how did you get all of the black trim?

@DArias

3 жыл бұрын

Nice !! What wheels ? And I purchased a lot of the trim stuff off amazon lol

@MaxMcGadney

3 жыл бұрын

I got some avid1 av6’s in black (they are on my channel). They are basically fake TE’s. Thanks for the tip though homie

Thanks! Does dealership do walnut blast?

@DArias

3 жыл бұрын

They do yes! But I personally recommend taking it to an independent shop who specializes in this.. you’ll save some $$$

Can someone please tell me what wheels those are? Like what is the style name or maybe a brand? I just bought a mk7 golf gti and I love these type of wheels

@DArias

3 жыл бұрын

These are mtechnica aero wheels

Did you ever have the last muffler on? If so, did it sound good?

@DArias

3 жыл бұрын

I did yes! It sounded very good shit and decently loud with a similar tone. Only difference is the pops and bangs weren’t loud at all

You dont have problems having the intercooler exposed? Is there any hole due to rocks in the road? And you just cut the grill or how did you get it exposed?

@DArias

3 жыл бұрын

No issues what so ever with it exposed and I’ve had it like this for almost 3 years now haha.. and all I did was remember the bottom grille, cut as close to the brake ducts and I could then sanded them down smooth and spray over them with black paint and reinstalled just the ducts

@luissalguero697

3 жыл бұрын

@@DArias thanks :))

@luissalguero697

3 жыл бұрын

@@DArias i've wanted to do that since i saw your mini it's wonderful looks so sexy

i just got my first car ever and it is a mini cooper S (2013) me and my dad have had nothing but trouble with it. it’s been through 2 turbos (both failed) and now on its 3rd one. not sure why? my fan cuts on correctly at 110 celsius, but my mini seems to be reaching high temps of 245 FAHRENHEIT? in sports mode it runs about 220-225 Fahrenheit. is this normal?? i’ve never gotten a temp warning ever. i know the pumps tend to get bad. but pretty sure it’s been replaced by previous owner? is this all normal?

Move the motor mounts to the block from the head.

I'm just now starting to work on my mini it have a b48 engine our engine is different but I'm tryna find the right spark plugs for my car. What do you recommend?

@aron6762

3 жыл бұрын

Ngk, or Brisk silver

where do i get what the temperature measures

I have the mini 2016 S, whats ur intake on them, 150,000km and the water pump is going, getting it fixed , always putting 5w-30 oil, always putting 91 gas if not 93 if i can, i live in canada ontario . ......opinions?