How to replace the fuel filter in an R56 Mini Cooper S
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- How to replace the fuel filter in an R56 Mini Cooper S.
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I thought it apparently didn't need changing?
Man pull of my set gonna pain I have a car set do you have to do this
If it didn’t need to be changed you wouldn’t need a filter.
I have no idea what you just said 🤷♂️
How many miles were on the car when this video was made?
Seems some people got MAD at me, gonna have to change my filter now, thanks for the video, gonna come in handy. I do most mechanic work on my vehicles myself, seeing as how shops are a rip-off. Once again , thank you for taking your time to show us normal working class folks how to do this repair, very grateful for your knowledge!
When you were trying to remove that cover, the squeaky noise reminded me of my parents bed late at night. 🤣
Lol
Oh man O_O
Thanks for the info, much appreciated, I ended up using a ratchet strap to hold the base of the filter and the large screwdriver to twist off the lid, then used the screwdriver to pry it off the base, 60611 miles on a 2011 mini s and the filter was as dark as yours was with dark gas in the housing.
Good thing I watched your video before checking my fuel filter. Since the o rings need to be replaced when removing the fuel filter, I will wait until I have a new filter kit and just replace it rather than checking it and cleaning it.
Thanks my brother. Watch the video made it very simple. Have a great day
Beware, even after the car has set overnight, when taking off the fuel line it will sqirt out with a lot of pressure. Got me in the face and eyes. Also, it wasn't clear on how to install the new outside filter housing "large blue one " gasket. You must first install that and then push the housing down on to it. It will never work putting it on the housing first. The sticker means the filter has never been changed. Dont really have to put a Mark on the spin cape. It will go on and just make it snug..Thanks for the video.
Remove the fuel pump fuse or the relay and run the car until it shuts off. That releases all the pressure in the line.
When do you need to change filter thanks for info!
Take off the fuel cap Before replacing the the filter to avoid the gas pressure and were glasses
Just put a clam on the fuel line
Hello after I change the fuel filter now Ish activation key on my time but the end she doesn’t start so can you help me something maybe I missed some connection in there some thing can you help me thank you
Great video! Changed mine today with the video running as I was doing it, I also got caught out the the blue seal! 🤣
Had you pressed the Schrader valve pin on the fuel rail, you wouldn't have had the pressure in the fuel line, subsequently avoiding the issue of spraying fuel about the interior whilst popping the pipe off... The Schrader valve (identical to a tyre valve, which is also a Schrader valve) is at the rear of the camshaft cover, on the left hand end of the engine.
The 56 S's don't have Schrader valves, but yeah you can bleed pressure by loosening the line at the hpfp.
Great video just changed my fuel filter next fuel injectors on my 2011 s I need that video please .thank you
I might have missed it in the video if you mentioned it but what is the change interval for this? 100,000 miles or 10 years?
Hi,
FYI : There is no fuel filter on the R56 One/Cooper NON-S under the passenger seat (except on Korean and US versions).🤔 Mine (European R56 Cooper non-S of july 2007) hasn't one under seat. The only filter is the small pad on the fuel pump located under the left passenger rear seat (it looks like a Senseo Coffee pad ). You can only clean this pad with brake cleaner or ... replace the entire pump.
On Diesel version, the filter is under the body on the left side of the car.🙂
Hello! Thanks for the video! I have a question based on the comments here suggesting that I release the fuel pressure first before changing the filter. How do I set it under pressure afterwards? Is the car doing it by itself when I fake start it like at the end of the video or do I do something specific?
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Coming back to this a year later to get ready for it😂
Its a simple job, just take your time 👍
Squeezing thoes green tabs with a thin zip tie might be easier
That’s a good idea! I’ll try that next time
Great vid! thanks a lot
I am watching this video and I've done this job. What I don't understand is why the body did not go back into the tank easily. Is there something that can get in the way or get bent or needs to be dealt with when putting the body back into the tank? I had to push down hard to ge the metal ring to thread and then when I tightened the metal ring it popped off if I tightened it too far. Can you troubleshoot this a bit?
The gasket that goes inside the tank needs to go around the hole that you are putting it in. Its the hole in the actual tank.
@@ProjectMini I think I did that. I saw on the fuel filter video that you had to push the filter body into the tank as well. I used a little o ring tool to put the lip of the gasket into the filter body and I still had to push. Is that unusual. How would you test it to see if it is done right?
I think you might have missed part of the video. I was pushing at first because i had the gasket on wrong. Once i realized it i fixed it and explained the issue i was having
I have another ring and I'll pull the filter out and reseat the gasket again
Thats what i would do
Putting rings how come you didn't use any kind of lubrication to make more easier to sleep in
Because it’s not needed
I followed this, my car didn’t start … now what to do? 😟😟
You're not getting the fuel pressure up to pump the fuel due to a leak. Did you remember to put the large black o-ring back on? In the future it's probably better to ask for advice in one of the facebook groups linked in the description of the video.
@@interiorocean5750 the first kit that I installed was from Japanparts brand (cheap) so the orings broke and very hard to assemble. Then I bought BOSCH kit, very easy to instal and no problems so far after 1 week running ! 😉
@@ASFerreira Always glad to hear it when a Mini is doing fine! Sticking to name brands does tend to prevent headaches down the road.
Imagine the car had an easily accessible inline fuel filter.
oMG comical
Audio is not good. Thx for video. Get that mic by your face and away from the drill. Lol
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I was feeling your pain watching you change that filter and then I felt my own pain changing my filter, lol. I also did the fuel pump, fun times. The car designer was obviously demonically possessed. Great video, thanks for your help. They should make people change these filters as a form of punishment, lol.
Damn it's that bad?! Lol demon shit
That's what happens when Peugeot design the engine for bmw lol
Just followed this video to replace my fuel filter. Additional fact; SMALL HANDS will struggle to remove the lid from the housing 🤣😂 I now understand why mechanics get really bad arthritis over the years. My hands are HURTING but I’m very thankful for your detailed video. The closest mini dealer is almost 45 miles away and I prefer to do things myself to save time and money. Thank you for your videos!! They’re really helping me out
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching 🙏
Installing the new blue O ring in the tank first and then put the pump in, this is much easier and will; prevent leaking. Also put a little bit of oil on the rubber O ring inside the filter, this will prevent it from breaking on install. Silicone spray also works.
Use Vaseline since it's petroleum product, you don't want even a bit of oil or silicone getting in there my mans
Just a tip you can release the fuel pressure from a valve under the bonnet save you getting sprayed 😜🤜🏼
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I did it 2 days ago, was quite simple, but first I forgot to replace the big thin black o-ring so the car wasn’t starting, reopened and put it back and all was good. Car starts perfectly :)
Thanks for the vid from Belgium ! 😁
Good job man.. They're a pain in the ass to change.. aren't they? You would think that Mini would've designed a larger access panel to get your fingers down in there to get that retainer ring off, but NOOOOOOOO. They made it as uncomfortable & difficult as possible, like they did with everything else. I'm stuck taking care of my wife & daughter's Coopers, so I'm well-familiar with your pain. Good job though.😌
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For anyone struggling to seat the thick blue tank seal, instead of leaving it on the fuel filter housing, attach it to the top of the tank instead where it needs to go, then slide the housing through it and tighten it down. Use a little grease if you need to.
You can risk pinching the seal if you try to force it on with the housing.
Well, I bought a fuel filter, popped off the backseat and unscrewed the lid behind the passenger seat only to find a plastic sheet covering the hole underneath the plate, there is no servicable fuel filter in european mini coopers apparantly, maybe in the cooper S, but not in the base cooper. Found out more people have had the same surprise as me. On the other side is the fuel pump, and there is no exchangeable fuel filter in that, I guess you have to replace the whole fuel pump if you get a clogged fuel supply.... How in the hell can they sell fuel filters for my mini when there is nowhere to fit it???!!! And on realoem it shows a fuel filter housing just like the one in the video, but there is none in reality on the european models. How can a car not have a fuel filter?? Thanks for a great video anyways!
One man and his screwdriver 👌🏻 great vid.
Great video. I will use Marvel Mystery Oil on the O-rings and mark the top of the housing and lower housing for alignment at re-assembly. Thank you for sharing this specialized knowledge.
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I followed your video but when I tried to primed it the engine turns over but it doesn’t start can you tell me what to do
Same here
Thx bud for helping us to do our own work
Thank you for watching! 💯
Using a brass drift instead of a screwdriver to remove the lock ring would be preferred. Not super likely, but metal on metal could make a spark.
I just used a rag in between screwdriver and the lock ring
So I did this job two days ago, and there were no leaks. I even went on a 20 mile drive… nothing. Today I went to fill up the tank, and there was a puddle of fuel under the car, below where the filter sits. No other leaks or drips since. What could it be?
Really good video........excellent. 2008 R56 S with 120K.....never changed the Fuel Filter.
Anybody got a recommendation on mileage/years when need to do this?
What does the Dealer charge or local shop for this? Anybody know?
I would do it now if i were you
When doing this job it seems I have hit a bump when trying to take of the top off the housing I broke the plastic corners off I’m not sure if I’m doing it wrong or if mine is just on ridiculously tight and if it is should I just replace the whole housing and is there any instructions on how to do so?
Thank you for a detailed how to. Looking at doing this for my sons mini with 140,000 on it.
I still prefer my Chevy's. Box end wrench, car jack, 5 minutes.
Decent video except you use a screwdriver to unscrew the top which is the most difficult part. I recommend using and suggesting people use proper tools. I thought I could get it done same way but cannot get the top of the filter housing unscrewed.
Hello a great video with a lot of information. When changing the filter you need a bit of patience, but as always super .... I'm looking forward to the next video .... Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪 👋👋👋 Kai
Thank you 🙏
Most important part, and you screw it up, then don't show us how to fix it. That big upper seal is a bear. Now I have to find somebody who actually teaches how to install it.
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Thank you for your detailed explanation.
It's very helpful for hungry mini-owners like me.
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Okay so I realize I have all the tools I need to replace the fuel filter in my car. I'm going to save myself some money by doing that. I wont do my own spark plugs and ignition coils just yet. But I can totally do my own fuel filter.
I think I can also do the cabin filter. I don't know where the air filter is in the car but if I figure it out, I'm changing it too.
I'm kind of happy I skipped doing my nails this week :)
Thank you so much for this video.
My 2010 R56 is my first car and I'm learning so much about cars and how many headaches they bring.
New brakes came with a new caliper because the rear brakes were never changed. He only had 35k miles when I got him, and I'm 100% sure he never had a tune up. So tune up is next with full service just because I want it to run without giving me any more headaches. I want to do as much as I can on my own just so I can learn more about how the car works.
Awesome! Just finished doing the filter with your tutorial - easy least man!
Thank you for such a well done video!!!!
Thank you 🙏
Great presentation, you made it easy to follow
Well that’s a stupid place for a fuel filter. Also is there a pump on that hanger as well?
4:07 that label is from the tier-1 fuel tank supplier for that car so most likely your fuel filter was never replaced.
When you mentioned the battery cover being two pieces.... Lol... Im sure every mini is like that as is mine, but it works. Great diy video.
So i changed the fuel pump with OEM one and started the car and let it sit for 5 minutes to make sure everything works.Then i decided to change the fuel filter as well right away,i put everything back together but the car wont run...it just keeps cranking.
Whats wrong the new fuel pump or the new fuel filter ?
2012 Mini cooper s hatchback
Double check your work
@@ProjectMini I did, car fixed !! I took the fuel pump out to replace it with the old one and i see the fuel line wasnt in place...i guess i didnt snap it right the first time lol.
Thanks for the reply and keep the good work your video helped me a lot
Who the hell designed this system ? so much easier on most other cars , now I know why people moan about these cars in relation to maintenance.
That's why you can pick them up on the cheap side.
Imagine if there wasn't an access panel and dropping the tank was your only option.... Yes I did that on a 1978 VW Dasher... Yuck!!
Thanks for showing the correct way to fit the top gasket I have had problems fitting the filter lock ring on my cooper s and your video has shown me the correct way to fit the gasket
I’m glad to help!
How do you know if your filter is bad?
Great video
I have a 2010 r56 Jcw
Tried to do this earlier today it was sealed so tight I couldn’t get the cap to twist...gotta grab a strap wrench.
Would relieving the fuel pressure at the rail help to not spray fuel when pulling the line from the housing? Some fuel spillage is inevitable, but I thought maybe that would cut down on it a bit.
Yeah, that would help
See above comment.
This is unrelated to this fuel filter project, but wanted to get your thoughts. I have 2016 Cooper S Countryman All4. “Engine Malfunction…Reduced Power” alert came on 2 weeks. Other than the ignition noticeably taking a second longer to start the engine, it seems to be driving fine. Innova CarScan pulled a code P1338. Two things that might not be related to this alert: 1. The alert came on when was driving slowly and switched to Sport mode. 2. This alert went away 2 days ago. The weather is significantly warmer. Could a faulty Mass Air Flow sensor pull this code? Or, malfunctioning coil(s)?
Hallo warum haben sie den filter gewechselt?
Was war der grund dafür?
Good learning experience, Thanks
Not sure why Mini thought it would be a good idea to put the filter in this spot.
Same reason why they didn’t install a drain plug on the fuel tank
Very good, informative video 👍
What if you forgot to mark how tight it should be? Will that become an issue?
It might, just get it pretty snug without breaking it. If you smell fumes or have a leak tighten it more
Is it necessary to disconnect the battery? I did that and now the electrics are all wrong, lights/locks dont work etc. Looking like its caused a problem with the FRM
My housing physically won’t go back in now, it’s as if something has broke underneath and is stopping it from going down, I’m now without a car
Do I have to siphon out the gas from the fuel tank before I change the fuel filter, or is that not needed? Thank’s for the video!
I didn’t
So how many days did your mini smell like fuel after this job ? At least they did the favor of adding that access panel so you can get to the damn thing without dropping the tank .
Mine didn’t smell like fuel at all, but I’ve heard of others have the smell for a few days
My minis at 67k and I'm now definitely afraid I'm going to break something
lot of mistakes done . the main rubber seal should be seated on the tank and then the filter housing should drop and pressed in. the housing will sit flush and then the outer ring can be used to tighten it. you just wedged it in and tried to put the ring on top. the seal is likely kinked and not sealed properly.
How often should one replace the filter? This video is great. Will have to take my time to do this. Thank you for your generosity and sharing this video.
Hi I just have an56 or 2011 it's not an s it's just a hatchback hardtop is the processed the same for a fuel filter? And thank you for the time to do this video video.
last time I disconnected my battery my foot well module lost power and needed reprogrammed.. if I only disconnect the negative will that happen again?
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Hello my mini 2010 not have the same full pump that you show here.where i can find the full filter in mini clubman
I don’t show my fuel pump in this video. According to the bentley service manual your filter is in the same spot
I have a 2010 Mini Cooper S R56 and the engine has come on. The scan tool said along the lines of Fuel rail system could a fuel filter/fuel pump be the cause of that...any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks for the DIY video on this!
I can't put this whole thing back into place at 19:50 minute.. Trying with all my strength and nothing.
Keep watching. 20:13 solves your issue
@@ProjectMini had to use WD40 on all rings. Managed to get it in.
Wow, what a pain in the neck. I’m leaving mine alone. Lol 69k miles. It might have been changed already I’m third owner.
Hey, ive got a 2008 r56 and im experiencing 2nd time start and slight rough idle problems, also sometimes under load it misses and no power could this be fixed with changing the fuel filter? Thought of trying this first until i replace the high pressure fuel pump. Cheers
Any chance you could change your thumbnails that suggest r56 but relate to r56 Cooper S
Nice one. Thanks.
Thank you 🙏
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Thank you 🙏
A air gun and a damp rag would help get all that dust gotta make sure to dry it out good though
Help!!! I replaced the fuel filter in a 2009 mini cooper s located underneath the back seat on the passenger side. Now it won’t start. Any ideas why? It was starting fine before. Thanks
Did u figure it out im having the same problem?
Would I use engine degreaser or brake cleaner to clean housing and around around?
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It is a great video, I want to add that you need to twist to the leftwith the screwdriver when taking the pum apart than prime out with the screwdriver as the gentleman explain, later when u put it back together you need to put the pump head in and twist it to the right after getting the head inside the pump body, it has locker pin that need to be match.
Also mark are good references but use finger nail Polish , because the gasoline will delete the mark
How much is that part??? Mine leaking gasoline from the top
Thank you sir
What part are you referring too?
@@ProjectMini fuel filter housing
I’m not sure, I’ve never had to replace mine
Good grief. They designed that to be as fiddly as possible. Good job thanks for vid.
Would be good to relief the fuel pressure by removing the fuel pump fuse and then start the car until it runs out of gas, with that you ensure sistem is not pressurized, it would make easier the removal of the fuel line and less risk of a fuel spill inside the vehicle. Good video!!
Thank you for that info! I’ll try that next time i work on the fuel system 👍
If your car is not your daily driver you can wait a day or so and the pressure will be sufficiently depleted.
You will damage your high pressure pump
Until you go to unlock the car and it primes the fuel pump
@@rustedratchetgarage6788 if you remove the fuel pump fuse?
Can you offer any advice to do this on an R59 Roadster?, There looks like a mountain of trim to remove first.
If the filter is in the same location it will be the same procedure
@@ProjectMini Yes I agree, but HOW to remove the trim/anti-roll hoops etc. in order to access the filter or pump??
I can’t help you there, I’ve never been within 100 feet if a roadster
Well this work on a 2004 S Mini Cooper are the filters the same on all of them
Does this process goes for Cooper s r56 2011?
Really good thank you !
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Thanks for the tips.
Thorough! Well-done video, good work. Thank you!
Thanks