Access a large inventory of quality used 2002 mini cooper transmissions online. The 5 speed manual from 1st gen mini was also a terrible design and failed prematurely. Fits the following cooper nons models built 072004 or later 20052006 r50 mini cooper hatchback nons. It is possible that there is no transmission fluid change listed in the manufacturers maintenance schedule for your car, but most transmission experts agree that the fluid and the filter, if so equipped should be changed every 30,000 miles or so. Or, click here to view all available manual transmission fluids. Complete auto transmissions for mini cooper for sale ebay. The front mounted transverse configuration was a major design challenge when it came to the length of the enginegearbox unit. Page 1 page 2 page 3 page 4 table of contents page 5 page 6 page 7 page 8 notes on the owners manual page 9 editorial notice page 10 for your own safety page 11 reporting safety defects page 12 page page 14 cockpit page 15 display elements page 16 display elements. Jun 04, 2015 changing the fluid frequently, as much as once a year can save you the cost of transmission replacement. This procedure should work on just about any 20022018 or later mini cooper with a manual gearbox. Mini cooper, cooper s owners manual pdf download manualslib.
Mini cvt transmission fluid change bavarian autosport blog. Mini cooper s r53 cam chain replacement by a female. Page 2 mini mobility system with onboard vehicle tool kit and tire change set preparations use of the mini mobility system may be ineffec sealant bottle and adhesive label with speed tive if the tire puncture. Gertrag is very reliable, but as its only in the 2005 and later models, i would steer away from the base mini cooper in any year prior to 2005.
The gearbox was changed in 2005specifically because of the transmissionclutch in the earlier modelsfrom midlands to gertragwhich is the same manufacturer of the transmission in the mini s. Free video on how to change the oil and oil filter in a 2004 mini cooper s 1. It does not replace the 58 or more quarts of fluid trapped in the torque converter. Guide to determine correct mini manual transmission fluid. Do you really need to change the transmission fluid. I have a customer that had 5 of them replaced within 70,000.
To fill the new fluid, open the hood and pull out the automatic transmission fluid dipstick. Jan 26, 2019 the mini cooper is a fairly reliable vehicle, but it does have its share of common issues. Mini maintenance system 93 caring for your vehicle 94 vehicle immobilization 96 laws and regulations. Jan 07, 2016 mini cooper cvt transmission failure a common problem that a lot of 2002 2006 mini cooper owners have experienced is a failed cvt transmission, even with considerably low mileage. View and download mini cooper 2002 service manual online. What type of manual transmission fluid do i use for my 2003 mini cooper s and where do i. I have found no information indicating that the generation 2, 6speed. Mini calls this a lifetime fluid no maintenance required i recommend. Repair will cost more than car is worth took my 2006 mini cooper s convert. I originally just wanted to check the fluid level and after reading this thread, i jacked the mini up crawled underneath with my oil pan ready to go, i pulled the fluid lvl check plug out and blam. This owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle.
Shortly thereafter the car would no longer go or go into gear. I have been told the differential is going out and the transmission has to be replaced. Mini cooper manual transmission oil gearbox fluid requirements. R50 mini cooper 2002 06 r53 mini cooper s 2002 06 r52 mini cooper convertible 200508 r52 mini cooper s convertible 200508 underdrive pulley install. The rpms go all the way up, but the car will not go. There is no maintenance for these that will keep them from failing, it is a poor design. More than one vehicle ships with 90 day part replacement warranty. Mini coopers misrepresent lifetime transmission fluid.
The cvt transmissions installed before 2008 should have regular oil changes. Mini cooper oil change corona, california i was very skeptical about using a mechanic from an online website ive never heard before. Mini owners manual automobile mini cooper, mini cooper s. Cvt transmission stands for continuous variable transmission which is an automatic transmission that can seamlessly change through different gear ratios. Now, if we would like a longer lifetime of the transmission, we must keep fresh fluid in it. The solution is to replace it with an updated design. Mini cooper maintenance costs are in line with other performance cars. Mini cooper manual transmission fluids mini cooper manual transmission fluid requirements including dry capacities. How to change transmission fluid in the 6 speed manual.
This page is dedicated to the understanding, repair and maintenance of the mini constant velocity transmission. Covers the mk i and mk ii mini including 2002 cooper, 2002 clubman, 2002. 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. Mini cooper transmission oil change roadster r59 how to diy. Mini cooper owners manual 2002 linkedin slideshare. This typically includes replacing the filter, and generally uses about 57 quarts of fluid. Mini cooper manual transmission fluid change cost estimate.
Mini coopers misrepresent lifetime transmission fluid, lawsuit. Obd interface socket 96 technical modifications 96 california proposition 65 warning 97 owner service procedures. Mini cooper transmission fluid change cost estimate. Yes its good to change the manual transmission fluid but its not as. Laurie saltmeris, of california, is the lead plaintiff hoping to represent mini cooper owners in a class action lawsuit against bmw. Being new to california and not knowing anybody to recommend a reliablehonest mechanic, i decided to give it a try. Mini cooper transmission oil change roadster r59 how to. How and why to change your manual transmission fluid. How to change manual transmission oil mini cooper r53 r56. Buying a used 20022006 mini cooper things to look for gen 1 r50 r53.
Im not comfortable replacing it with a used transmission as i have learned that this is a common problem for this model. The standard mini cooper warranty is valid only for the first four years after you buy your vehicle. Covers manual transmissions for all mini s 2002 to current manual transmissions. Use our mini model designation tool 2002 2006 r50 hatchback non s click here 20052008 r52 convertible non s and s click here. 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 service is typically done as part of a bigger, more expensive repair.
Mini does not list any fluids other than the factory fluids, but several manufacturers list their. Get your tradein, private party and dealer retail value with edmunds free appraisal calculator. Cooper 2003, cooper 2006, cooper s 2002, cooper s 2003, cooper s 2004, cooper s 2005, cooper s 2006, convertible 2002, convertible 2003, convertible 2004, convertible 2005. Mini cooper questions repair will cost more than car is worth. The listed capacity of the manual transmission oil is 1. Dump it fast, and learn how to use a manual transmission, get a manual transmissioned mini. 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. The warranty on my 2002 minicooper ran out at 50k miles. Mini owners and service manual access your manual mini usa. The rubber centered crank pulley on the mini is prone to failure after many miles. On mk i models, the factory specifies oil service, and inspection service, further.
Mini cooper 2002 service manual pdf download manualslib. Our 2002 mini cooper transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and. While driving my car began to hesitate when going into gear. Were sorry, but the pelican parts web site is currently offline due to scheduled maintenance. Mini cooper transmission problems the mini 5speed gearbox gs565bh found in the cooper models nons built between 2001 and july 2004 is commonly referred to as the r65 or midlands 5speed gearbox. Park the vehicle on a level surface for the most accurate reading.
New valeo clutch, flywheel,throwout bearing kit new 6spd trans cv axles used manual clutchbrake pedal. Mini cooper manual transmission and differential fluid. The 1979 chevy silverado pickup truck i gave my brother in law at 250k miles now has 350k miles on it and the transmission oil is origional. Stick with the transmission fluid change that is specified in your owners manual. Mini cooper transmission fluid change cost estimate repairpal. Those are not real mini s just a high priced bmw bring my wallet in a small package. Mini cooper transmission replacement maintenancerepairs. Mini says it a lifetime fluid but thats bs mine does the same thing. A big issue that has become apparent in first generation mini cooper cars equipped with cvt automatic transmissions is complete transmission failure. Mini maintenance system 112 obd socket 1 caring for your vehicle 1 vehicle storage 116 owner service procedures replacement procedures. Mini cooper 20012006 changing transmission fluid in the 6 speed manual how to change transmission fluid in the 6 speed manual things will shift much easier with fresh oil in your manual transmission, and well. Supercharged including oil filter, drain plug, dipstick and oil fill.
I dont know those fluid specs off the top of my head. Mini cooper automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. Watch bavarian otto demonstrate how to do this on a. Mix the coolant with distilled water so that you have a combination of 50% coolant and 50% water. Jul 27, 2010 yes, the original fluid will last the lifetime of the transmission, be that 60,000 miles or 120,000 miles. Be sure to check your owners manual to determine the correct type of fluid to add for minis, it will typically be in a section titled fluid capacities in the back of your manual. Insert a funnel and pour the new transmission fluid through the funnel. Manual transmission parts for 2002 mini cooper for sale ebay. 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. This means that mini has not specified a fluid or filter change interval.
Page 160 mini convertible cooper cooper s john cooper works curb weight, ready for travel, with all optional extras manual transmission lbskg 2,7451,245 2,8551,295 2,8771,305 automatic transmis lbskg 2,8221,280 2,9211,325 sion approved gross weight manual transmission lbskg 3,5601,615. 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. May 01, 2017 i put this in my 2012 bmw 5i manual transmission with 34k miles on it. Some mini cooper cars may tout being equipped with lifetime transmission fluid, but a lawsuit claims. Cost of flushing a transmission cars and prices paid. Prices paid and comments from costhelper s team of professional journalists and community of users. I read this post and did a cvt fluid change on my clients 03 mini cooper.
Mini cooper questions what type of manual transmission. It goes into great detail, so if youre getting ready to swap out your. This will obviously depend on your driving conditions, but if you take good care of your car it can last a long time. Mini cooper 87 engine compartment mini cooper s 88 washer fluid 89 engine oil 89 coolant 91 brake fluid 92 maintenance and care. Many mini cooper drivers have complained of these issues with the transmission.
However, if your maintenance schedule specifically calls for a flush, or your. More than one vehicle quality recycled parts with free terminal shipping. May 03, 2017 use your owners manual to find the recommended procedure for checking your transmission fluid. Hi everyone, since the mini lost a bit of fluid from the left axle half shaft replacement. Cvt transmission failure the haus independent mini. What type of manual transmission fluid do i use for my 2003 mini cooper s and where do i buy it. Mini cooper automatic transmission fluid change r50r52r53. Changing the transmission fluid every 30,000 to 40,000 miles will save thousands of dollars in repairs. With the original fluid, after about 1 hr of city driving it seemed like the fluid got too hot and thin and i had difficulty engaging 1st from a standstill.
Mar 30, 2012 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. Cvt to 6spd manual transmission conversion kit for r50 and r52 mini cooper non s with automatic trans. 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. Cvt transmission failure the haus independent mini cooper. Some automatic transmissions have a longer lifespan, with many manufacturers recommending a change every 60,000 100,000 miles. Mini cooper manual transmission fluid application guide. Toyota jws 3309type tiv, vag g055025a2, ford wssm2c924a semisynthetic for automatic transmissions. Mini cooper tf60sn transmission repair, rebuild or.
Mini cooperi drained the transmission fluid and am. Mini cooper questions i have a 2004 mini cooper with an. Dec 27, 2016 fenske put together a thourough video walking us through how to change the transmission fluid on his personal honda s2000. This problem is actually the result of the manufacturer stating the transmission does not require routine transmission fluid services, but in reality they do. This was a fairly common problem with first and second generation mini coopers.
Get a free detailed estimate for a repair in your area. When it comes to your mini cooper, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. There is no requirement in the owners manual to change the auto transmission oil ever. Im a manual transmission guy, but a friend from my local mini club board recommends a fluid swap and new gasket at 40k and a fluid swap and gasket plus a new strainer at 80k, which sounds reasonable to me. They started making a 4 door original mini in 2015 so i was holding out on trading until that model came up.
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