New Acquisition - 2006 Mini Cooper S - Maintenance advice

[DV0993]

Hi all,I just picked up a 2006 Mini Cooper S and trying to come up with a plan of attack for preventative maintenance.

This was an unplanned purchase for a steal of a price; and other than some fading paint and some leaks - it seems to be in good shape.

Above and beyond a normal full fluid and filter replacement, does anyone have any advice or experience on what to replace on these?

In addition to the standard fluids, I plan on

- Changing supercharger oil (any recommendations? Looking at the Driven brand); and

- Changing Waterpump

Are there any hoses (or anything else) I should replace whilst the front end and supercharger is off?

Thank you

 

[Junk]

It's been a few years, but the last time I had the supercharger off of a Mini it was chasing a coolant leak, and if memory serves there were two (I think) aluminum covers bolted to the front of the engine block that were sealed with O-rings, and that was where it was leaking from. Absolutely could not see them with the supercharger and front end on the car, but would definitely do that while it was off if it's the same engine.

Edit: It appears one was a flange adapter that connects to the water pump, definitely change the O-rings whle you're there.

 

[Oliveoil2]

Miles?? Previous maintenance??

 

[trd1zz]

A Cooper S? Must have been one heck of a steal to get yourself into that. You don't put any money into preventative maintenance on a car like this especially if it's beat. Just drive it and fix what breaks.