GT mowog wrote:
I would be rather concerned if I did NOT see a magnetic sump plug from a Mini come out looking something this this when doing an Oil Change
The metal 'splinters' are from the Baulk Rings in the Gearbox, this is why Mini's are fitted with a megnetic sump plug in the first place. Of course, it will attract all loose ferous metals float about in the oil as well, so it's always worth a look at what's on it.
If you don't see them, either your are using the wrong oil or your baulk hangs have worn out.
Yeah, I should point out I was actually a little relieved when the plug came out like this - I was worried there would be much more and in bigger pieces.
The thing is there's usually about half this amount, and I usually change the oil every 3000km, this was only 2000km.
Well, I'll see what the mechanic says.
