Oil Filter: Service and Repair

00 00 251 - Engine oil service including additional service (W10/W11)





Important!
Protect alternator and belt drive against engine oil.
Cover alternator with suitable apparatus (risk of damage).





Recycling:
Catch and dispose of used oil in a suitable container.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.





Remove oil filter housing (1).
Tightening torque 11 42 3AZ.

Note:
Release oil filter housing slowly enable oil to flow back into the oil sump.





1 - Oil filter element MINI ONE and MINI COOPER (W10) up to now.
2. - Replacement oil filter for all MINI ONE and COOPER (W10) and MINI COOPER S (W11) engines

Installation Note:
The new oil filter element (2) must be fitted in the (W10) engines with a higher amount of force.
The inside diameter is somewhat narrower and slightly higher so that increased pressure is needed to refit the oil filter cap.





Note:
MINI ONE and COOPER (W10).

1 - Filter housing cap
2. - Spring
3. - Plastic guide sleeve
4. - Oil filter element

Important!
Guide sleeve and spring must not be removed.
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in low engine oil pressure (engine damage).





Installation Note:
MINI COOPER S (W11) oil filter housing cap (1) without guide sleeve and spring.





Installation Note:
Replace filter element and sealing ring.

Detach filter element from oil filter cap.

Press in a new filter element.

Important!
Insert sealing ring in the designated groove only (see arrow).

Apply a light coating of engine oil to sealing ring.





Remove oil drain plug (1).
Tightening torque 11 13 1AZ Specifications.

Installation Note:
Replace screw with seal.





Assemble engine.
Refer to Technical Data .
Check filter housing and oil drain plug for leaks.