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Mini Mini - Timing belt

Mini (2010-2016 / R60, Countryman1)
The consequences of breaking the distribution chain of a Mini Countryman.

In this video, we see the consequences of the chain breakage in a Mini Countryman with an N47 engine. The damage was extensive, and in order to carry out the …read all…
Posted on 16 February 2024 by ScegliAuto
Mini (2001-2007 / R52, R50, R53)
Guide to replacing the timing chain of the Mini Cooper.

The main information today will show us how and when to replace the Mini Cooper's timing chain, following the instructions below. On this type of engine, the …read all…
Posted on 25 January 2024 by ScegliAuto
Mini (2007-2014 / R55, R56, R57)
How do you replace the timing chain of the Mini Cooper?

In order to replace the timing chain of the Mini Cooper, it is necessary to remove some bulky components inside the engine compartment: it will be necessary to …read all…
Posted on 15 January 2024 by ScegliAuto
Mini (2001-2007 / R52, R50, R53)
Adjustment of the distribution chain of the Mini Cooper.

In this guide, we will see some important instructions for adjusting the timing chain and subsequently timing the engine of the Mini Cooper. Before removing …read all…
Posted on 14 December 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mini (2010-2016 / R60, Countryman1)
How to replace the timing belt of the Mini Countryman

Today we will explain how to replace the timing belt of the Mini Countryman. We begin the disassembly of the belt by opening the front hood and then removing …read all…
Posted on 2 December 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mini (2007-2014 / R55, R56, R57)
Replacement of the timing chain of the Mini Cooper.

In this guide, we will see the process of how to disassemble and replace the timing chain of the Mini Cooper. First, we open the engine hood of our car and …read all…
Posted on 4 November 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mini (2007-2014 / R55, R56, R57)
Replacement of the Mini Cooper's distribution chain.

Today's guide will show us the main steps on how to disassemble and replace the timing chain of the Mini Cooper, in this case with the engine removed. In order …read all…
Posted on 26 October 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mini (2007-2014 / R55, R56, R57)
How and when to replace the timing belt of the Mini Cooper 1.6D.

Below we will see the useful guide to replace the timing belt of the Mini Cooper 1.6D; on this type of engine, the timing belt should be replaced every 10 …read all…
Posted on 22 October 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mini (2010-2016 / R60, Countryman1)
How do you replace the timing chain of the Mini Countryman?

In order to replace the timing chain of the Mini Countryman, you need to open the hood so that you can access the components located inside the engine …read all…
Posted on 15 October 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mini (2007-2014 / R55, R56, R57)
How to replace the timing belt of the Mini Cooper.

The replacement of the timing belt of the Mini Cooper model r56 is a somewhat complex operation to perform independently. We begin the replacement of the belt …read all…
Posted on 2 October 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mini (2010-2016 / R60, Countryman1)
How do you replace the timing chain of the Mini Countryman?

The procedure for replacing the timing chain of the Mini Countryman involves opening the hood to access the engine compartment and removing the plastic panel …read all…
Posted on 19 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mini (2001-2007 / R52, R50, R53)
Guide to replacing the timing chain of the Mini Cooper S

Today's guide will show us the main steps for disassembling and replacing the timing chain of the Mini Cooper S. On this type of engine, the timing chain …read all…
Posted on 2 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mini (2007-2014 / R55, R56, R57)
How to replace the drive belt in the Mini Cooper S?

To replace the drive belt on the Mini Cooper S (R56 model), we first need to lift the vehicle with a jack or jack stands on the passenger side. Then, we remove …read all…
Posted on 30 July 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mini (2007-2014 / R55, R56, R57)
How do you replace the timing belt of a Mini Cooper?

In order to replace the timing belt of the Mini, you need to lift the car to loosen the bolts that secure the right front wheel: this can be removed along with …read all…
Posted on 17 May 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mini (2007-2014 / R55, R56, R57)
Guide to replacing the timing chain of the Mini Cooper.

Today's guide will show us the useful procedure for disassembling and replacing the timing chain of the Mini Cooper. First, we open the engine hood of our car …read all…
Posted on 10 May 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mini (2010-2016 / R60, Countryman1)
When to change the timing chain of the Mini Countryman

As we had already explained for the belt, the timing chain also has the task of synchronizing the rotation of the crankshaft with the movement of the valves. …read all…
Posted on 3 May 2023 by ScegliAuto
Mini (2001-2007 / R52, R50, R53)
How do you replace the timing chain on the Mini R50?

In order to replace the timing chain of the Mini R50, you need to completely disassemble the right front wheel, unscrewing the bolts and removing it from the …read all…
Posted on 13 December 2022 by ScegliAuto
Mini (2007-2014 / R55, R56, R57)
How do you replace the timing chain on the Mini R56?

In order to replace the timing chain of the Mini R56 you have to open the hood so that you can access the left side of the engine block. Here, there will be a …read all…
Posted on 22 September 2022 by ScegliAuto
Mini (2007-2014 / R55, R56, R57)
How do you replace the timing chain on the Mini Cooper S?

In order to replace the Mini Cooper S timing chain, you need to open the hood to access the engine compartment and remove the plastic cover from the top of the …read all…
Posted on 17 March 2024 by ScegliAuto
Mini (2007-2014 / R55, R56, R57)
How to remove the timing belt / chain on Mini

Let's see in this video how to remove and replace the timing belt on Mini (chain). We lift the car on a column bridge (if necessary, we disassemble the front …read all…
Posted on 27 October 2023 by ScegliAuto

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How to reset the tire pressure warning light on Dacia Sandero?

Let's see below how it is possible to reset the low tire pressure signal on the car: first of all it is necessary to check the correct tire pressure by comparing it with the pressures reported in the use and maintenance manual. After that, turn on the ignition and locate the command on the right side of the steering wheel at the top that allows you to access the on-board computer menu, then select the car symbol, after which select the "up arrow" command up to that the indication "tire pressure" appears on the display. At that point, press the "Ok" control on the steering wheel and keep it pressed to reset the signal.

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