I have an '03 R50, that looks like the oil has never been changed, no joke see pic. I bought the new filter kit from the local Mini dealer but it will not fit over the black plastic core that is attached to the oil filter housing. Should this core and the spring be removed from the housing now that the new filters come with a plastic core in them?
One more question: I have my oil pressure light coming on now, so I took it out and blew it out with some nitrogen. The green electrical connector was full of dark brown/black oil along with the oil sensor. Should this sensor be replaced? the engine sounds fine and is running smooth, so I don't believe the oil pressure is a problem Thanks.
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