Mini cooper transmission failure problems with the automatic transmissions were a notorious problem for these cars. This problem is actually the result of the manufacturer stating the transmission does not require routine transmission fluid services, but in reality they do. 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 manual to see if this applies to your 2004 cooper. Read on for the most common problems and solutions. It is used in gm vehicles with getrag transmissions. Manual trans fluid febi k542cr for mini cooper 2005 2006 2004 2007 2008 fits. How to change the manual transmission fluid of a 2003 mini cooper. The minis manual transmission has two plugs for filling and emptying the transmission oil, located on the side and bottom of the transmission case. The mini cooper and cooper s specifies the use of lifetime fluid. Our car was too old to benefit from the action, so we have our transmission. Mini cooper manual transmission and differential fluid. 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.
Manual transmission for my mini cooper 2005 2005 mini cooper. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for mini cooper when you shop the largest online selection at. Obd socket 106 california proposition 65 warning 107 owner service procedures replacement. Regardless of what fluid bmw uses, the transmission is manufactured by an outside company that builds transmissions for all cars.
Indicator and warning lamps warning triangle firstaid kit jumpstarting ignition lock starting the engine multifunction steering wheel mfl. Mini cooper tf60sn transmission repair, rebuild or. About a month ago, i noticed a loud sound coming from the engine when at speeds above 60mph. Transmission cvt 45 parking lampslow beams 48 turn signal indicatorheadlamp. Buying a used 20022006 mini cooper things to look for gen 1 r50 r53 duration. 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. Congratulations on your new mini this owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. More than one vehicle ships with 90 day part replacement warranty. Official pdf version of all owners manuals by year from 2002. 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. This diagnostic guide will help guide you through troubleshooting issues with the continuously variable automatic transmission, which 1st generation mini coopers are equipped with. Transmission noise problems of the 2005 mini cooper.
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. Top up automatic transmission fluid until it flows over. The listed capacity of the manual transmission oil is 1. Mini cooperi drained the transmission fluid and am owners manual i have a 2002 mini cooper with a 5 speed manual transmission. This 75w80 api gl4 gear oil is compatible with the texaco mtf94 fluid in stock tranmsissions and ones with the limited slip differential option. Complete auto transmissions for mini cooper for sale ebay. Read pdf mini cooper fun owners manual owners manual 2007 mini cooper owners. Manual transmission parts for mini cooper for sale ebay. Back the sixspeed manual transmission 2003 mini cooper s r53 manual transmission 6speed mt trans fits. This owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle.
Oct 16, 20 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. When youre low on oil, coolant or some other fluid, you may be tempted to. Choose the gear oil most performance minded mini owners are now using in their manual gearboxes in both the cooper and cooper s. To check it though, remove splash shield under engine, remove 3 bolts at bottom of front bumper cover. Checking the brake fluid in your 2004 mini cooper is easy and should be done once a month. Mini cooper 2005 owners manual pdf online download. Mini cooper s convertible 107 washer fluid 108 engine oil 108 coolant 110 brake fluid 111. Mini cooper s 97 washer fluid 98 engine oil 98 coolant 100 brake fluid 101 maintenance and care. Question from gregg0630 in las vegas, nv find answers to your 2005 mini cooper question from certified mechanics and auto experts. 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.
In this video, i changed the transmission fluid on a 2004 mini cooper s r53 with the 6 speed getrag mt285gs685 manual. 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. We have 89 2005 mini cooper vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 16 1owner cars, and 107 personal use cars. While driving my car began to hesitate when going into gear. Advance auto parts has 7 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up.
When it comes to your mini cooper, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. Redline mtl synthetic manual transmission fluid mini mania. Download ebook mini owners manual 2005 model a very thorough, exhaustive tour of everything on the dashboard of a 2007 mini cooper base model convertible. What type of manual transmission fluid do i use for my 2003 mini cooper s and where do i buy it. Mini maintenance system 102 caring for your vehicle 103 vehicle storage 105 laws and regulations. Do you own a mini and have questions about its routine maintenance, such as when to change the. 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. Recommended type of transmission oil for mini cooper. The rpms go all the way up, but the car will not go. How to check transmission fluid 2004 mini cooper fixya. Mini cooper questions what type of manual transmission. The mini cooper s uses a different type of power steering setup than most cars. Jul 16, 2014 question from gregg0630 in las vegas, nv find answers to your 2005 mini cooper question from certified mechanics and auto experts. Hi all, any help on this would be greatly appreciated.
Check the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid with the bmw diagnosis system. Mini cooper automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. All about mini owners manuals mini cooper 20022018. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. 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. The worst complaints are transmission failure, power train. Oct 30, 2016 in this video, i changed the transmission fluid on a 2004 mini cooper s r53 with the 6 speed getrag mt285gs685 manual transmission transaxle. 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. While this frees up some power from not being driven off the engine belts, it also has a disadvantage.
Mini owners manual automobile mini cooper, mini cooper s. 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 removing the top filler plug on the side of the transmission see figure 4. Or, click here to view all available manual transmission fluids. Jun 04, 2015 mini cooper transmission failure problems with the automatic transmissions were a notorious problem for these cars. Manual transmission 53 continuously variable automatic transmission cvt 54. Download and view your free pdf file of the 2005 mini cooper owner manual on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals. How to change the manual transmission fluid of a 2003 mini cooper this video explains how to change the manual transmission fluid of a 2003 mini cooper. Mini cooper manual transmission oil gearbox fluid requirements. I used mobile one synthetic 75w90 fluid pump that fits your replacement. Increase temperature of automatic transmission fluid to 35. Many mini cooper drivers have complained of these issues with the transmission. My 2005 mini cooper, manual transmission, has 82k miles. What type of manual transmission fluid do i use for my 2003 mini cooper s and where do i.
Mini cooper manual transmission fluid application guide. A big issue that has become apparent in first generation mini cooper cars equipped with cvt automatic transmissions is complete transmission failure. The cost of this service or repair can vary by location. Mini coopers misrepresent lifetime transmission fluid. This is a 2005 mini cooper s convertible, manual 6 speed with leather seats. If you have a manual tranny, which one do you have.
Choose top quality brands febi, fuchs, genuine, motul. On mk i models, the factory specifies oil service, and inspection service, further broken down. Transmission failure in 2005 mini cooper repair or. Mini cooper transmission oil change roadster r59 how to. Synthetic manual synchromesh transmission fluid mtf sae 5w30 redline. The fluid assists in the lubrication and heat disputation of the transmission, and even though it is in a closed environment, the fluid can become old and contaminated. I have a 2005 cooper mini manual convertable where i dont. Page 3 cooper congratulations on your new mini cooper s this owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. The manual also includes coverage of the cooper s models. 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. So much fun to drive, top pulls back with in time for red light to change to green. The gm cars with getrag transmissions used this fluid. In this video, i changed the transmission fluid on a 2004 mini cooper s r53 with the 6 speed getrag mt285gs685 manual transmissiontransaxle. Buy a 2007 mini cooper manual trans fluid at discount prices.
I drained the transmission fluid and am not sure what type of fluid to replace it with as the owners manual does give specifications. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide john cooper the next owner with important operating, safety and mainte works nance information. Over the next few weeks, the noise started happening at lower speeds as well, 30mph and up. Mini cooper s manual transmission fluid change cost. Its all on page 02028 of the bentley press mini cooper service manual. Download your free pdf file of the 2005 mini cooper on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals. Guide to determine correct mini manual transmission fluid.
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