Oil Change

kgreen66 · Post by **kgreen66** » Tue Dec 06, 2011 7:45 pm

Hi! I'm needing my first oil change since buying my mini. Can anyone give me an estimate of full service oil change with computer reset at Baron, please? Also, how long do they take? I'm driving from Liberty and would probably choose to wait.
Thanks in advance!

I would have called them directly but work nights and keep missing them.

Minidave · Post by **Minidave** » Tue Dec 06, 2011 9:07 pm

$100? And takes about an hour if you set the appointment ahead of time.

kgreen66 · Post by **kgreen66** » Tue Dec 06, 2011 11:04 pm

Thanks, Dave!

Minidave · Post by **Minidave** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 11:52 am

The shop is open on Saturdays, and I'll bet for an oil change they could squeeze you in - but it's best to call ahead. Ask for Issac, tell him I told you to call!

I understand about working nights, my wife does too....

Counterfit_Mini · Post by **Counterfit_Mini** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 8:52 pm

I was charged $200 for an oil change at Baron....

Clubby Clutch · Post by **Clubby Clutch** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 9:30 pm

You should learn to do them yourself. Saves time and money in the long-run. The MINI is very easy to work on as far as oil changes go...

kgreen66 · Post by **kgreen66** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:06 am

I probably should learn to do it myself. Looks a little intimidating under the bonnet.

Is there any way to reset the counter without special equipment?

Hagar46 · Post by **Hagar46** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:07 am

Don't know about 06 MINI, but there is a sequence using the ignition key and trip odometer on my 03 justacooper to reset maintenance mileage. Found it in the Bentley manual.

Post by **ragtopday Johnna** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 2:24 pm

Counterfit_Mini wrote:I was charged $200 for an oil change at Baron....

I was there yesterday and was quoted $94 for an oil change and $200-ish for the service visit, which included an oil change and the cabin filter.

minicoopers43 · Post by **minicoopers43** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:21 pm

kgreen66 wrote:I probably should learn to do it myself. Looks a little intimidating under the bonnet. Is there any way to reset the counter without special equipment?

Once you've worked on it a few times it's not so intimidating. I'm willing to help you learn when and if you want to. I'll be changing mine this weekend!

kgreen66 · Post by **kgreen66** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 4:57 pm

minicoopers43 wrote:
kgreen66 wrote:I probably should learn to do it myself. Looks a little intimidating under the bonnet. Is there any way to reset the counter without special equipment?
Once you've worked on it a few times it's not so intimidating. I'm willing to help you learn when and if you want to. I'll be changing mine this weekend!

Ahhh. Just saw your post and just got back from having it done. Thanks for the offer. Maybe next time?

Baron said it was time for inspection 2 (brake line flush and coolant flush). $500+ OUCH! I declined.

Not before the holidays.

minicoopers43 · Post by **minicoopers43** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:10 pm

I'm sure we'll have a garage day in the spring if not before then. I am in need of the same service and will be doing it then hopefully.

Counterfit_Mini · Post by **Counterfit_Mini** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 10:14 pm

I've heard KC Autosport is pretty decent prices on stuff. I had taken my MINI to Baron once between the service interval the car tells me. Now I just wait till the car tells me to take it in since I have the 100,000 mile maintenance on my car.

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