If you cannot feel the fluid level, then you will need to add transmission oil to the case. Mini cooper automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. Some mini cooper cars may tout being equipped with lifetime transmission fluid, but a lawsuit claims that gives customers the wrong impression that the fluid doesnt need replacing. 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. On some minis, the owners manual suggests pumping the brake pedal 25 times before looking at the fluid level, be sure to check your owners. 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. My 2010 mini cooper s has had 3 thermostats replaced since ive owned the car less than a year. Red fluid through the left wheel well and out onto the side of the car. What color is transmission fluid on a mini cooper fixya. For more information, be sure to contact our service department. The 2005 mini cooper has 5 problems reported for transmission failure. Bmw and mini front differential, manual transmission, automatic transmission, transfer case. Its a bit difficult to explain how this works in text, but essentially, the fluid level of the.
See how to correctly check the transmission fluid level in a 2004 mini cooper s 1. There was a giant hole in the transmission near the bolts that hold it in where it was ripped out of the car when it fell out. How to check transmission fluid 2004 mini cooper fixya. This owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. Page 3 cooper congratulations on your new mini cooper s this owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. While driving my car began to hesitate when going into gear. Do you own a mini and have questions about its routine maintenance, such as when to change the. Automatic transmission fluid type esso cvt ezl 799a or equivalent cvt transmission esso jws3309 or equivalent agitronic 6speed manual transmission fluid capacity 1. Mini does not list any fluids other than the factory fluids, but several manufacturers list their. It turns out that at the last service when fluid was changed the seal was damaged, producing a very slow leak. How to check manual transmission fluid yourmechanic advice. How to change the manual transmission fluid of a 2003 mini cooper.
Mini cooper transmission oil change roadster r59 how to. Mini cooper manual transmission and differential fluid. Transmission fluid level check mini cooper 20022008. Mini maintenance system 112 obd socket 1 caring for your vehicle 1 vehicle storage 116 owner service procedures replacement procedures. Checking the brake fluid in your 2004 mini cooper is easy and should be done once a month. Or, click here to view all available manual transmission fluids. Question from gregg0630 in las vegas, nv find answers to your 2005 mini cooper question from certified mechanics and auto experts. I drained the transmission fluid and am not sure what type of fluid to replace it with as the owners.
Manual transmission 48 continuously variable automatic trans mission cvt 49. Check the applicable bentley repair manual for specific fluid and quantities. I used mobile one synthetic 75w90 fluid pump that fits your replacement. Manual transmission fluid of a 2003 mini cooper this video explains how to change the manual transmission fluid of a 2003 mini cooper. Mini cvt transmission fluid change bavarian autosport blog. It was the very expensive transmission fluid used in the zf ecotronic vt1f. Regardless of what fluid bmw uses, the transmission is manufactured by an outside. Onboard tool kit 120 wiper blades 120 lamps and bulbs 121 repairing a flat tire 125 spacesaver spare tire 125 changing tires 127 mini mobility system 129 battery 2. Manufacturers recommend changing the manual transmission fluid between 30 and 60,000 miles, depending on vehicle model 15,000. On mk i models, the factory specifies oil service, and inspection service, further broken down. Mini cooper manual transmission fluid change cost estimate.
Our 2005 mini cooper transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and 30day money back guarantee. 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. Buying a used 20022006 mini cooper things to look for gen 1 r50 r53 duration. For an automatic transmission, park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Synthetic manual synchromesh transmission fluid mtf sae 5w30 redline. Manual transmission 55 automatic transmission with steptronic 56 parking lampslow beams 59. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. The engine should be running when you check the transmission fluid dipstick on a 2004 mini cooper s. The only way to get the fluid in is by pumping the fluid back in by means of the fill plug on the lower front of the transmission.
Mini coopers misrepresent lifetime transmission fluid. 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. Start the engine and allow to warm up to normal operating. Toyota jws 3309type tiv, vag g055025a2, ford wssm2c924a semisynthetic for automatic transmissions. My 2005 mini cooper, manual transmission, has 82k miles. Mini cooper and mini cooper convertible 106 mini cooper s and mini cooper s convertible 107 washer fluid 108 engine oil 108 coolant 110 brake fluid 111 maintenance and care. It is used in gm vehicles with getrag transmissions. Reinstall the top filler plug into the transmission and torque it to 2030nm 1522 ftlbs. Changing fluid in mini manual transaxle under car fluid. Mini cooperi drained the transmission fluid and am owners manual i have a 2002 mini cooper with a 5 speed manual transmission. How to add transmission fluid to a 2005 mini cooper fixya. Access a large inventory of quality used 2005 mini cooper transmissions online. Advance auto parts has 7 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements.
Shortly thereafter the car would no longer go or go into gear. Manual transmission fluid your manual transmission can take a heck of a beating over the years and it is one of the most neglected service areas on a car. To check it though, remove splash shield under engine, remove 3 bolts at bottom of front bumper cover. Increase temperature of automatic transmission fluid to 35. In this video, i changed the transmission fluid on a 2004 mini cooper s r53 with the 6 speed getrag mt285gs685 manual. Even though there are several gear oils that meet these specs, it is not recommended to use regular gear oils in mini cooper transmissions. We have 89 2005 mini cooper vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 15 1owner cars, and.
Mini cooper s convertible 107 washer fluid 108 engine oil 108 coolant 110 brake fluid 111 maintenance and care. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide john cooper the next owner with important operating, safety and mainte works nance information. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide john cooper the. Check the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid with the bmw diagnosis system. Mini cooper automatic transmission fluid change r50r52. Its finally back in the car after an extensive rebuild and now i show how to add fluid without an expensive tool to do it. Transmission failure in 2005 mini cooper repair or. The worst complaints are transmission clunks, jerks when shifting. Mini cooper transmission failure problems with the automatic transmissions were a notorious problem for these cars. Mini cooper questions what type of manual transmission.
Transmission fluid is an important fluid in your car and needs to be topped up on a regular basis. Mini cooper automatic transmission fluid change r50r52r53. Hi all, any help on this would be greatly appreciated. Download your free pdf file of the 2005 mini cooper on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals. This pan acts as a sump to hold the majority of the transmission fluid. Fits the following models with the manual transmission. I appreciate the pictures of the gearbox that you posted to help discuss the problem. The listed capacity of the manual transmission oil is 1.
Page 3 cooper congratulations on your new mini cooper s this owner s manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. The 1st gen cvt r50 was the worst of all of them and bmw and. Now before you drain the old fluid, youll want to have a drain pan with a capacity of at least 7 to 9 quarts. If your transmission fluid is leaking, it can cause damage to your engine checking the. Next, slide underneath the car and locate the automatic transmission pan. Manual transmission vehicles require a slightly different set of steps. About a month ago, i noticed a loud sound coming from the engine when at speeds above. The best part is, our mini cooper automatic transmission fluid products start from. 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. But you should consider contaminated fluid as well. Mini knows their is something wrong with certain minis. Guide to determine correct mini manual transmission fluid.
1367 827 1622 364 622 1361 557 817 1282 19 738 1216 719 213 232 1501 799 198 1385 872 1080 927 983 148 933 1397 566 159 1166 1123 1008 328 1073 603