Reinstall the top filler plug into the transmission and torque it to 2030nm 1522 ftlbs. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the. Transmission fluid level check mini cooper 20022008. The oil in the 6 speed getrag manual transmission of your mini cooper doesnt degrade anywhere near as fast as your engine oil, but if you want smooth shifts, you should change it occasionally. More than one vehicle fits 0508 models with 5 speed. Mini cooper manual transmission fluid application guide click here for our mini cooper automatic transmission fluids application guide use the guide below to determine which manual transmission fluid is appropriate for your mini. Quart 50204 best on the market gen1 gen2 fen3 lubricant transaxle red line effective 200221. Mini cooper s 93 washer fluid 94 engine oil 94 coolant 96 brake fluid 97 maintenance and care. Mini cooper questions what type of manual transmission. Cvt transmission fluid mini cooper 04 automatic the manual has a mis print, according to mini the correct oil to use is esso cvt z2l 799 fluid and there are no other manufacturers that use it so sorry but you will have to buy it from the main dealer.
The factory recommended interval for the automatic transmission is 100,000 miles and mini states the manual transmission fluid is a lifetime fluid that does not require fluid replacement. The oil mini uses in the getrag 6 speed manual transmission is supposed to be a lifetime fill. The use a 6mm hex key to remove the fillcheck flug from the side of the tranny the fluid should be level with the bottom of the hole. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Amsoil transmission fluids offer the best protection for your cooper, even in. Covers manual transmissions for all mini s 2002 to current manual transmissions.
Mini cooper manual transmission oil gearbox fluid requirements. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Manual transmission 48 continuously variable automatic trans mission cvt 49. R50r52 mini coopernon s models up to 0704 use 2 quarts of oil. Advance auto parts has 7 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up. Cvt 2002 mini cooper transmission check and change the only way to check the trans fluid is to drain the fluid right out of the trans pan. Mini cooper r56 manual transmission fluid replacement 2007. The 2003 mini cooper has 54 nhtsa complaints for the power train. How to change cvt transmission fluid cvt failures in the mini cooper are often associated with a faulty or failed internal belt.
The 2003 mini cooper has 11 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Obd socket 106 california proposition 65 warning 107 owner service procedures replacement. The 1st gen cvt r50 was the worst of all of them and bmw and mini were the subject of a class action lawsuit forcing mini to cover the transmissions under warranty for 8 years or 150,000 miles whichever comes first. The minis manual transmission has two plugs for filling and emptying the transmission oil, located on the side and bottom of the transmission case. Using a properly formulated transmission fluid for your mini cooper can protect your vehicle from costly problems down the road. Mini coopers misrepresent lifetime transmission fluid. Mini does not list any fluids other than the factory fluids, but several manufacturers list their. Mini cooper manual transmission fluids mini cooper manual transmission fluid requirements including dry capacities. Choose the best you can afford and be sure it meets mini s current specifications for your vehicle. Use mini automatic transmission fluid jws 3309 you will want to have shop drain and refill because it is sealed unit and requires special pump to refill. Obd socket 102 technical modifications 103 california proposition 65 warning 103 owner. Even though there are several gear oils that meet these specs, it is not recommended to use regular gear oils in mini cooper transmissions as it. How to change manual transmission oil mini cooper r53 r56.
I had the car, which is superclean and with 42k miles checked by a mini mechanic not a deale. For 20042008 mini cooper manual trans fluid 85888sr 2005 2006 2007 fits. New listing mini cooper manual transmission 5 speed fits. Sae 75w90 lt4 manual transmission fluid, 1 liter by genuine. Mini maintenance system 102 caring for your vehicle 103 vehicle storage 105 laws and regulations. Mini cooper transmission replacement maintenancerepairs. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 mini cooper based on all problems reported for the 2003 cooper. Mini owners manual automobile mini cooper, mini cooper s. Mini cooper manual transmission fluid which one worked best for me.
To check it though, remove splash shield under engine, remove 3 bolts at bottom of front bumper cover. Manual transmission 44 continuously variable automatic transmission cvt 45. The procedure for changing the transmission fluid on the nons cars is the same, although the drain and fill ports for the car are different. While there is no hard evidence on the reason for premature belt failure, many believe that sticking to a regular fluid maintenance schedule is the key to success.
A british racing green mini cooper arrived in our parking lot in march 2003. If you have a manual tranny, which one do you have. Indicator and warning lamps warning triangle firstaid kit jumpstarting ignition lock starting the engine multifunction steering wheel mfl. In our unscientific opinion, this is too long and we dont believe in lifetime fluids. Congratulations on your new mini this owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. Manual transmission 2003 mini cooper is a manual transmission every a sealed for life transmission.
Its all on page 02028 of the bentley press mini cooper service manual. Choose the best you can afford and be sure it meets minis current specifications for your vehicle. If you kill the transmission because of bad fluid, that s the end of its lifetime. Year, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 20, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002. Manual transmission parts for mini cooper for sale ebay. It is used in gm vehicles with getrag transmissions. Mini knows their is something wrong with certain mini s.
They can help you figure out which fluid is right for your transmission. They started making a 4 door original mini in 2015 so i. This service is typically done as part of a bigger, more expensive repair. Do you own a mini and have questions about its routine maintenance, such.
Guide to determine correct mini manual transmission fluid. Mini cooper transmission failure problems with the automatic transmissions were a notorious problem for these cars. I have found no information indicating that the generation 2. Mini knows their is something wrong with certain minis. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 mini cooper based on. The only way to get the fluid in is by pumping the fluid back in by means of the. Mini does not list any fluids other than the factory fluids, but several. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for mini cooper. Note that the location of the filldrain plugs are different on both the cooper and cooper s see figure 2 and figure 3 if you are simply checking the level of oil in your transmission, start by. Used mini cooper with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Mini cooper s 97 washer fluid 98 engine oil 98 coolant 100 brake fluid 101 maintenance and care. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Mini owner s manual automobile mini cooper, mini cooper s.
How to change transmission fluid in the 6 speed manual. Redline synthetic manual transmission oil quart 50204. R50r53 mini cooper manual transmission fluid which one. The mini cooper and cooper s specifies the use of lifetime fluid. Oct 01, 2004 a british racing green mini cooper arrived in our parking lot in march 2003. Select the best automatic transmission fluid for your mini cooper. The mini s manual transmission has two plugs for filling and emptying the transmission oil, located on the side and bottom of the transmission case. Mini cooper transmission fluid change cost estimate. Regardless of what fluid bmw uses, the transmission is manufactured by an outside company that builds transmissions for all cars. Transmission fluid leaking problems of the 2003 mini cooper. How to change the manual transmission fluid of a 2003 mini cooper.
Mini cooper standard transmission with 6speed getrag 285 transmission 2003, manual transmission input shaft repair sleeve by national. Toyota jws 3309type tiv, vag g055025a2, ford wssm2c924a semisynthetic for automatic transmissions. The factory recommended interval for the automatic transmission is 100,000 miles. You will also want to replace your fluid if you have repaired a leak. Engine compartment mini cooper 92 engine compartment mini cooper s 93 washer fluid 94 engine oil 94 coolant 96 brake fluid 97 maintenance and care. Mini cooper manual transmission and differential fluid. Im not comfortable replacing it with a used transmission as i have learned that this is a common problem for this model. I have been told the differential is going out and the transmission has to be replaced. Mini cooper automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. See how to correctly check the transmission fluid level in a 2003 mini cooper 1.
Hi there i have a mini cooper sr53 2003 model and the froont. The check engine light stays on and only goes off a day or so at a time. Jun 18, 2011 it s been very cold here in chicago and my 20 mini cooper take a long time to start and after driving for 15 minutes i shut it off to fuel up and again it was hard to start 2003 mini cooper estimates. When it comes to your mini cooper, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. Synthetic manual synchromesh transmission fluid mtf sae 5w30 redline. Automatic transmission fluid type esso cvt ezl 799a or equivalent cvt transmission esso jws3309 or equivalent agitronic 6speed manual transmission fluid capacity 1. Or, click here to view all available manual transmission fluids. How to add transmission fluid in a 2008 mini cooper s fixya. One problem related to transmission fluid leaking has been reported for the 2003 mini cooper.
The minis manual transmission has two plugs for filling and emptying the transmission oil. A safer bet is to change it yourself every 3050,000 miles. R50r53 hatch talk 20022006 mini cooper manual transmission. Mini r53 manual transmission and differential fluid change. What type of manual transmission fluid do i use for my 2003 mini cooper s and where do. Mini maintenance system 98 caring for your vehicle 99 vehicle immobilization 101 laws and regulations. This procedure should work on just about any 20022018 or later mini cooper with a manual gearbox. Redline synthetic manual transmission mtl oil 70w80 api gl4. The problem is that the cvt transmission needs to be replaced. The gm cars with getrag transmissions used this fluid. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for mini cooper when you shop the largest online selection at. Designed using stateoftheart technology and with customers in mind.
In this video, i changed the transmission fluid on a 2004 mini cooper s r53 with the 6 speed getrag mt285gs685 manual. My 2010 mini cooper s has had 3 thermostats replaced since ive owned the car less than a year. Have an 05 s with 1k and have used rp since it had 7 miles on it. Transmission fluid level check mini cooper 20022008 2003. The mini one and mini cooper were available with a zf vt1f continuously variable transmission or with a conventional midlands rover r65 5speed manual transmission model years 20022004. You should check with any transmission specialist that you trust for their recommendation. Mini cooper r56 manual transmission fluid replacement. Redline synthetic manual transmission oil quart 50204 mini. Select the best automatic transmission fluid for your mini.
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