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[Susie Mini]

Hi there all!
I have recently bought a Mini Mayfair Auto and need to change the oil filter.
I have bought the one that the car spares shop listed as being correct for the car but on taking the filter housing off the car it does not seem to be correct (or the filter element fitted to the car is not correct?)
The one that I have taken off is much longer (and a bit bigger diameter!) than the one I have bought. Also it seems to totally fill the length of the filter housing? and also there is no spring? as is shown in the Haynes manual.
Can you help?
What should I have/fit?

Thanks

Susie Mini

[jime17]

I believe the one you need susie is part number GFE104. The Mahle brand equivalent is an OX 17. I had the same issue. The spares shops catalogue seems to list a smaller filter which is for the manual car. Be careful when you do the bolt up on the canister. They are easilly damaged by over tightening.

[ace01]

The number I gave CH2832 cross references to OX17 and is the one I have supplied to auto owners and fits as they use the same part number each time.

[Susie Mini]

Hi there, Thanks!
Do I not need a spring in the filter holder? as shown in the Haynes? Or is the longer larger (correct) filter element ok without one?

[jime17]

I'd say it still needs the spring but I'm only guessing. Try searching on the auto mini register forum. Although i'm sure you'll get a definitive answer here. It's just a matter of hoping the right person reads your post.

[bmcecosse]

If it's an element inside a can - then yes it will need a spring (and possibly a support plate) otherwise the filter is doing absolutely NOTHING. Which I imagine is death to an auto trans - it's certainly death to the engine !

[jime17]

I'd imagine it would be a race between engine failure and transmission failure. With the transmission being victorious. If auto gearbox failure could ever be deemed victory.