Shortly thereafter the car would no longer go or go into gear. Over the next few weeks, the noise started happening at lower speeds as well, 30mph and up. Took it to the dealership and was informed that i needed a new transmission, which came as a great shock. Again check whether atf emerges at m10 oil drain plug. One problem related to manual transmission has been reported for the 2005 mini cooper. Mini cooper manual transmission fluid application guide. If you are searching for mini cooper parts, we are certain you will be able to find just what you need in our inventory. High quality parts, great prices, staff that want to please you. How to change manual transmission oil mini cooper r53 r56. Our 2004 mini cooper transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and. This is a 2005 mini cooper s convertible, manual 6 speed with leather seats. When we went to collect the car the battery was very weak. Mini cooper 2005 owners manual pdf online download.
Classic mini owners tend to look down their noses at the modern retro. Page 159 weights mini cooper cooper s john cooper works curb weight, ready for travel, with all optional extras manual transmission lbskg 2,5681,165 2,6791,215 2,7011,225 automatic transmis lbskg 2,6461,200 2,7231,235 sion approved gross weight manual transmission lbskg 3,3841,535. Mini cooper manual transmission oil gearbox fluid requirements. Oil, coolant and fuel capacity for mini cooper s in 2005, the model for europe japan factory declared capacities of oil, coolant and fuel. When youre low on oil, coolant or some other fluid, you may be tempted to just run down to the local auto parts chain store. Manual transmission 53 continuously variable automatic transmission cvt 54. Transmission failure in 2005 mini cooper repair or. For 20022005, 20072015 mini cooper manual trans fluid 14512fq 2003 2004 2008 fits. The manufacturer of your mini is the bayerische motoren werke aktiengesellschaft, bmw ag. The manufacturer suggests you do not change the transmission fluid. More than one vehicle 60 day parts warranty included for free. Synthetic manual synchromesh transmission fluid mtf sae 5w30 redline.
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. Manual transaxle for 2005 mini cooper mini parts direct. Manual transmission parts for mini cooper for sale ebay. More than one vehicle 5 out of 5 stars 1 product rating 1 product ratings for mini cooper 0208 manual transmission main shaft seal 1. Those mini cooper models, the lawsuit claims, are 2002 through 2006 r53 mini cooper hatchback s model vehicles, 20052008 r52 mini cooper convertible s.
On mk i models, the factory specifies oil service, and inspection service, further broken down. New versions of the vehicle include an estate vehicle, hatchback, and a convertible version. I drained the transmission fluid and am not sure what type of fluid to replace it with as the owners manual does give specifications. Increase temperature of automatic transmission fluid to 35. Jun 04, 2015 mini cooper transmission failure problems with the automatic transmissions were a notorious problem for these cars.
Toyota jws 3309type tiv, vag g055025a2, ford wssm2c924a semisynthetic for automatic transmissions. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 mini cooper based on all problems reported for the 2005 cooper. Oil, coolant capacity mini cooper s 2005 model for europe. Top up automatic transmission fluid until it flows over. This procedure should work on just about any 20022018 or later mini cooper with a manual gearbox. The consistency of the automatic transmission fluid is comparable to that of brake fluid on your mini cooper, but in no circumstances should one be used in place of the other. Genuine right mm shift cable manual transmission for mini cooper r50 fits.
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. Mini maintenance system 112 obd socket 1 caring for your vehicle 1. 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. The minis manual transmission has two plugs for filling and emptying the transmission oil, located on the side and. How to change manual transmission oil mini cooper r53. Even though there are several gear oils that meet these specs, it is not recommended to use regular gear oils in mini cooper transmissions. Lets talk motor oil it is so very misunderstood chapter one motor oil 101 i think it is time to go over passenger car automotive engine oils in detail.
I have found no information indicating that the generation 2, 6speed. Issigonis was acquainted with john cooper who owned a vehicle manufacturing company that operated under the name cooper car company. In this video, i changed the transmission fluid on a 2004 mini cooper s r53 with the 6 speed getrag mt285gs685 manual transmission transaxle. Mini cooper transmission leak inspection cost estimate. If your mini cooper has been out of commission for a while now due to a transmission issue, then buying a mini cooper transmission from ebay is just what you need to get up and going again. Mini maintenance system 112 obd socket 1 caring for your vehicle 1 vehicle storage 116 owner service procedures replacement procedures. The manual also includes coverage of the cooper s models. Im not comfortable replacing it with a used transmission as i have learned that this is a common problem for this model. Mini cooper questions high octane fuel on mini cooper. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Oil, coolant capacity mini cooper s checkmate 2005 since.
I have been told the differential is going out and the transmission has to be replaced. Motor oils it is so very misunderstood mini cooper parts. 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. Buy a 2005 mini cooper automatic transmission oil cooler at discount prices. Redline mtl synthetic manual transmission fluid mini mania. What gear oil for a 02 mini cooper manual transmission answers. The mini cooper was first designed by the founder of mini, sir alec issigonis, during the 1960s. Radio manual 2002 2006 models radio manual 2002 cooper and s 2003 cooper and s 2004 all models 2005 all models 2006 all models 2007 convertible cooper and s 2008 convertible cooper, clubman and s models 2009 convertible clubman hardtop mini e 2010 convertible cooper and s clubman 2011 convertible cooper and s clubman countryman mini connected. 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. Oil, coolant and fuel capacity for mini cooper s checkmate in 2005, the model offered since september 2005 in europe japan special edition factory declared capacities of oil, coolant and fuel. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for mini cooper when you shop the largest online selection at.
Front end service mode 200206 mini cooperradiatorbumper removal. Or, click here to view all available manual transmission fluids. Mini cooper transmission replacement maintenancerepairs. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide john cooper the next owner with important operating, safety and mainte works nance information.
Page 124 continuously variable automatic transmission cvt approved gross vehicle weight with manual transmission with continuously variable automatic transmission cvt approved front axle load approved rear axle load approved roof load with special mini roof rack luggage compartment capacity mini cooper lbs. Mini cooper parts genuine and oem mini cooper parts catalog. Learn what owners have to say and get authentic consumer feedback before buying your next car. Mini has a list of recommended synthetic oils that are safe for your mini vehicle mini high performance synthetic 5w30 oil is the most highly recommended option, as it is used by mini themselves during a mini oil change and is even listed with other mini cooper parts part number 07 51 0 143 829.
A power powerful version of the vehicle was released in 1963 with the name mini cooper s. All about mini owners manuals mini cooper 20022018. Mini cooper transmission failure problems with the automatic transmissions were a notorious problem for these cars. Valvoline synchromesh manual transmission fluid high performance manual transmission lubricant designed to meet the extreme demands of passenger car manual transmission gearbox applications enhanced performance in both low and high temperature operating conditions excellent wear protection under high loads and extreme pressure. 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. Mini cooper parts genuine and oem mini cooper parts. This owners manual describes the entire array of options and equipment that the manufacturer of your mini makes available with a specific model range. On purchasing your mini, you have decided in favor of a model with individualized equipment and features. The mini cooper has long struggled with transmission issues. However, if your maintenance schedule specifically calls for a flush, or your. This has led to problems for many mini owners, and qualified mechanics strongly advise changing the transmission fluid at regular intervals.
Everything you need to know before buying a mini cooper s. The minis manual transmission has two plugs for filling and emptying the transmission oil, located on the side and bottom of the transmission case. Mini cooperi drained the transmission fluid and amowners manual i have a 2002 mini cooper with a 5 speed manual transmission. By submitting this form i understand that mini usa, a division of bmw of north america, llc may contact me with offers or information about their products and. 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. Mini cooper s convertible 1 engine oil 114 coolant 115 brake system 117 maintenance and care. Mini maintenance system 118 socket for onboard diagnostics obd 119 caring for your vehicle 119. 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. Manual transmission fluid change howto lone star mini club forums mib. Mini coopers misrepresent lifetime transmission fluid. I feel this is a very general topic for all car owners on this board.
The g253 and g253 are both utilized, and vary slightly in design, noticeable in the transmission shaft end casings. Find a pdf manual or use our interactive online manual to search and view. Page 3 cooper congratulations on your new mini cooper s this owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. My 2005 mini cooper, manual transmission, has 82k miles. Jan 23, 2018 radio manual 2002 2006 models radio manual 2002 cooper and s 2003 cooper and s 2004 all models 2005 all models 2006 all models 2007 convertible cooper and s 2008 convertible cooper, clubman and s models 2009 convertible clubman hardtop mini e 2010 convertible cooper and s clubman 2011 convertible cooper and s clubman countryman mini connected. The mini cooper countryman was also recently released by mini. Choose the gear oil most performance minded mini owners are now using in their manual gearboxes in both the cooper and cooper s.
I will be writing several articles to be published soon so i will try to get some of it out here. Here at advance auto parts, we work with only top reliable automatic transmission fluid product and part brands so you can shop with complete confidence. So much fun to drive, top pulls back with in time for red light to change to green. Manual transmission 55 automatic transmission with steptronic 56. Mini cooper transmission fluid change cost estimate repairpal. Download and view your free pdf file of the 2005 mini cooper owner manual on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals mini cooper 2005 owners manual likes. Mini does not list any fluids other than the factory fluids, but several manufacturers list their.
The worst complaints are transmission, steering, and clutch problems. Manual transmission problems of the 2005 mini cooper. Mini owners and service manual access your manual mini usa. About a month ago, i noticed a loud sound coming from the engine when at speeds above 60mph. Hello, please could somone advise why bmw reccomeded high octane fuel for mini coopers. Today, the mini cooper is still a favorite among many customers.
The rpms go all the way up, but the car will not go. For context i should note that the manual recommends high octane or premium fuel, it does not note the octa. The worst complaints are transmission failure, power train. The owners manual and the drivers guide should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. Mini factory manual transmission fluid mtf 2 sae 75w80 in 1 liter bottles, sold each. While driving my car began to hesitate when going into gear. Mini r56 models were equipped with a few different manual transmissions. This owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. Official pdf version of all owners manuals by year from 2002. Covers the mk i and mk ii mini including 2002 cooper, 2002 clubman, 2002 convertible and s models. Mini cooper base s 2005, pento hight performance sae 5w30 full synthetic motor oil, 1 liter 1. The 2005 mini cooper has 3 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Jul 16, 2015 what gear oil for a 02 mini cooper manual transmission.
Genuine mini part excellent condition 118k miles 1year warranty located at salt lake city, utah 84663 estimated 4. Would the red line the oil you suggested work on my mini cooper s. We have 89 2005 mini cooper vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 18 1owner cars, and 116 personal use cars. When it comes to your mini cooper, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. How to change the manual transmission fluid of a 2003 mini cooper. Jul 29, 2016 everything you need to know before buying a mini cooper s. 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. Mini cooper automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. R50r52 mini cooper models up to 0704 use 2 quarts of oil. Used mini cooper with manual transmission for sale. Clutch replacement manual transmission, only 40000 miles, but almost all city driving, wore out the clutch.
Transmission fluid is necessary to keep your vehicle functioning properly. The two 6speed manual transmissions available in r56 minis are manufactured by getrag. Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused. Hi i have a 2012 mini cooper s manual transmission. We have 7 2005 mini cooper base vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 2 1owner cars, and 9 personal use cars. Do you own a mini and have questions about its routine maintenance, such as when to change the. Access a large inventory of quality used 2004 mini cooper transmissions online. Guide to determine correct mini manual transmission fluid. Download your free pdf file of the 2005 mini cooper on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals.
Mini cooper r56 manual transmission fluid replacement. Check the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid with the bmw diagnosis system. In this video, i changed the transmission fluid on a 2004 mini cooper s r53 with the 6 speed getrag mt285gs685 manual transmissiontransaxle. View and download mini cooper, cooper s owners manual online. For mini cooper 0208 manual transmission main shaft seal 1. According to our sources, oil, coolant and fuel capacity for this version of 2005 mini cooper s are as. One of the easiest tasks to perform on your mini is to change the transmission or differential fluid, but just in case you need a bit of guidance, be sure to read this article first. On mk i models, the factory specifies oil service, and inspection service, further. Used mini cooper with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Stick with the transmission fluid change that is specified in your owners manual.
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