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 cooper manual transmission fluid change cost estimate. Click here for our mini cooper automatic transmission fluids application guide use the. Mini hatchback automatic transmission fluid online. Changing fluid in mini manual transaxle under car fluid. Now, my haynes manual says to use texaco mtf94 oil. If you do not have an account but would like to check the status of an order, request a change, or report a problem with an order or shipment, please go to our. How to change transmission fluid in the 6 speed manual. Its a 6 speed manual vs the previous years 20022006 which were 5 speed manuals. Manual transmission fluid change howto lone star mini club forums mib. Mini cooper tf60sn transmission repair, rebuild or. Mini cooper transmission oil change roadster r59 how.
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. I have a 2004 mini cooper with the dreaded midland gearbox. 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. Complete auto transmissions for mini cooper for sale ebay.
My guess is this would be the same procedure on a clubman and except. Mini cvt transmission fluid change bavarian autosport blog. Ra fluid change in automatic transmission cvt including. Buy a 2002 mini cooper differential seal at discount prices. This diy is my attempt to try to show how to change the manual transmission fluid in an r56 mini cooper s. Like many modern automatic transmissions, mini has stated the fluid in the 6speed automatic transmission is good for the life of the vehicle.
Mini cooper transmission replacement maintenancerepairs. Changed the transmission fluid on my 20 mini cooper today, i thought id post a quick howto for this job. How to check transmission fluid 2004 mini cooper fixya. This howto applies to all r56 minis, from 200720, and includes the mcs. Mini cooper automatic transmission fluid change r50r52r53. Dump it fast, and learn how to use a manual transmission, get a manual transmissioned mini. A mate of mine found this link on changing the transmission oil on a mcs, gonna do mine as i have the grating sound when turning at low speed under load. Mini cooper transmission fluid change cost estimate repairpal. This procedure should work on just about any 20022018 or later mini cooper with a manual gearbox. To get the most out of your transmission and avoid a costly, catastrophic failure, you should change the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles.
The minis manual transmission has two plugs for filling and emptying the transmission oil, located on the side and bottom of the transmission case. Which is better for a mini cooper an automatic or manual. Quart 50204 best on the market gen1 gen2 fen3 lubricant transaxle red line effective 2002 21 motoring rewards earn cash as you shop. More than one vehicle ships with 90 day part replacement warranty. Mini coopers misrepresent lifetime transmission fluid. When it comes to your mini cooper, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. If you notice this, take your car in for maintenance immediately, as the.
Mini coopers misrepresent lifetime transmission fluid, lawsuit. Those are not real mini s just a high priced bmw bring my wallet in a small package. In the past, some times was throwing hard shifts, usually at 2nd and 3rd gear. Dexron vibmw 7045enissan matic d, j, lt 71141, jws3309ford mercon v, mb236. Synthetic manual synchromesh transmission fluid mtf sae 5w30 redline. For those unclear, this would be a 2007 or later model except for the convertibles which switched to the new platform in 2009 iirc. Our 2002 mini cooper transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and.
How to change 6 speed automatic transmission fluid. Mini cooper automatic cvt transmission with zf vt1f transmission 2002, automatic transmission manual shaft repair sleeve by national. Mini 19592000 automatic to manual conversion basic. How to change manual transmission oil mini cooper r53 r56 f56. The procedure for changing the transmission fluid on the. How to change the manual transmission fluid of a 2003 mini cooper.
Before 2000 miles change the fluid and the filter too. Many mini cooper drivers have complained of these issues with the transmission. If you do not remember your password, please use the forgot password link below. Watch bavarian otto demonstrate how to do this on a. Personally, if your getting a cooper, that makes more sense to me than the sid probably go with a 2007 cooper over a 2006 cooper, especially with the new valvtronic engine. Ra fluid change in automatic transmission cvt including used fluid disposal bmw ag. Some vehicles come with several transmission choices and could be very confusing. Mtflt4 lifetime transmission oil mk ii models automatic transmission fluid type esso cvt ezl 799a or equivalent cvt transmission esso jws3309 or equivalent agitronic 6speed manual transmission fluid capacity 1. Advance auto parts has 7 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up. Those are not real minis just a high priced bmw bring my wallet in a small package. It is not a step by step description of all the possible combinations you may run into, but it gives a good overview. Mini cooper automatic transmission fluid change r50r52. Redline synthetic manual transmission mtl oil 70w80 api gl4.
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Or, click here to view all available manual transmission fluids. I have found no information indicating that the generation 2, 6speed. This means that mini has not specified a fluid or filter change interval. Buy a 2004 mini cooper automatic transmission oil cooler at discount prices. Mini cooper manual transmission oil gearbox fluid requirements. This video explains how to change the manual transmission fluid of a 2003 mini cooper. Dexron vibmw 7045enissan matic d, j, lt 71141, jws3309ford mercon v. Oct 16, 20 those mini cooper models, the lawsuit claims, are 2002 through 2006 r53 mini cooper hatchback s model vehicles, 20052008 r52 mini cooper convertible s model vehicles, 2007current r56 mini cooper. Recommended type of transmission oil for mini cooper. Guide to determine correct mini manual transmission fluid.
Aug 04, 2017 mini cooper transmission oil change roadster r59 how to diy. Gearbox oil and transmission oil for mini hatchback r50, r53. Redline synthetic manual transmission oil quart 50204 mini. Manual 6speed getrag transmission manual 5speed transmission automatic continuously variable transmission cvt features. Mini cooper manual transmission and differential fluid. More than one vehicle quality recycled parts with free terminal shipping. How to change manual transmission oil mini cooper r53 r56. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the. The difference with the mcs is that it takes slightly more fluid 2. Mini cooper models use the gacvt16z cvt transmission. 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. Factory original oem mini cooper transmission replacement. Order a new oe or aftermarket drive axle, plus any seals and attachment hardware needed for a complete installation. Redline synthetic manual transmission oil quart 50204.
They started making a 4 door original mini in 2015 so i was holding out on trading until that model came up. Mini cooper transmission fluid change cost estimate. This is widely referred to as the best motor oil on the market by many auto enthusiasts. But for the s, i like the 2006 with the supercharger over the 2007 with the turbothe 2007. Manual transmission parts for 2002 mini cooper for sale ebay. Im trying to find out if and when i should change the automatic transmission fluid. Mini does not list any fluids other than the factory fluids, but several manufacturers list their. The mini cooper manual made by getrag, is an amazing transmission. 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. Get a quote for your mini cooper book an appointment get your car fixed at your home or office. For the following cooper nons models with the cvt automatic transmission gacvt16z. Includes filter, gasket, bolts, oil for standard oil change, magnet, oring.
Mini cooper questions i have a 2004 mini cooper with an. Please make sure to read the transmission description below and in particular match the engine size, fitting notes and number of speed when applicable with your vehicles specifications. I have a bmw mini cooper about 5 12 years old with only about 25,000 miles. The engine and transmission is not for sale and will not be parted due to us swapping it into the cooper. In some cases, it can be comparatively subtle, perhaps as a slightly rough shift up or down, but in others they may experience loud bumping and rattling that makes them feel as if their car is about to come apart. The required transmission fluid spec for this particular year is mtf94. Bmw and mini front differential, manual transmission, automatic transmission, transfer case, rear. Fuel filler neck 02 s fuel filler door 06 cooper side skirts 06 cooper hub caps for 15 steelies rear calipers 02 s door glass 02 passenger side glass is out of. Some mini cooper cars may tout being equipped with lifetime.
Quart 50204 best on the market gen1 gen2 fen3 lubricant transaxle red line. I have been told the differential is going out and the transmission has to be replaced. We recommend you change the cvt transmission fluid every 30k miles or less. But for the s, i like the 2006 with the supercharger over the 2007 with the turbothe 2007 is admittedly quicker, but without the thrill of the 2006. Transmission fluid drain plug torque, 32 nm24 ftlbs 5sp manual. Procedures for everything from basic oil change service to interpreting the malfunction indicator light mil.
Almost 5qt swag jws 3309 and a febi filter, as my mechanic said and reprogramming. Hello, i have a mini r56 non s n12 engine automatic transmission with 55. The 2002 mini cooper has 11 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Im not comfortable replacing it with a used transmission as i have learned that this is a common problem for this model. Quart 50204 best on the market gen1 gen2 fen3 lubricant transaxle red line effective 200221 motoring rewards earn cash as you shop. Mini cooper automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. This service is typically done as part of a bigger, more expensive repair. However, in an effort to increase the gearbox longevity, and reduce the possibility of gearbox problems in the future, i have decided to change the gearbox oil.
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