Bmw mini cooper s r53 manual 6 speed gearbox collection from chichester west sussex could. For the 1st generation mini cooper s models including 20022006 r53 hardtop and 20052008 r52 convertible. How to change manual transmission oil mini cooper r53. Huge brand selection at low prices gear oil mini hatchback r50, r53. Tiptronic is a term more usually associated with porsche automatics, but bmw used it for this gearbox as well. 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. 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. Mini cooper automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. Automatic or manual opinions please mini cooper forum. Mini cooper s 20012006 gearbox 6 speed manual 2300150429507 fits. Took it to the dealer for a check and they added 0.
Now, my haynes manual says to use texaco mtf94 oil. Again, if this is a manual transmission, the drain plug may be underneath the car. It was far ahead of its time and won the queens award to industry at the 1965 motor show. The listed capacity of the manual transmission oil is 1. Changed the transmission fluid on my 20 mini cooper today, i thought id post a quick howto for this job. Apr 21, 2012 2003 mini cooper, not s model, manual transmission, 109k miles.
There is another oil fill plug on the top of the gearbox that is used in other applications but is not suitable for mini due to. How to change transmission fluid in the 6 speed manual. Due to the post office procedures the package can not be tracked until days after postage. Mini cooper n12b16a engine n14b16a engine w11b16a engine gas automatic transmission 2008, automatic transmission fluid, 1 liter by febi. Manual transmission parts for mini cooper for sale ebay. Mine was due to the gearchange, especially into reverse being knackered. Its a 6 speed manual vs the previous years 20022006 which were 5 speed manuals. Engine compartment mini cooper s 93 washer fluid 94 engine oil. How to change manual transmission oil mini cooper r53 r56. From 2001, mini automatics had cvt gearboxes made by the zf company. This procedure should work on just about any 20022018 or later mini cooper with a manual gearbox. If you have a midland gearbox i would certainly advise you to change the oil and ignore lifetime advice for life outside of a bmw warranty.
Mini cooper s 97 washer fluid 98 engine oil 98 coolant 100 brake fluid 101 maintenance and care. Mini cooper gearbox in south africa gumtree classifieds in. Aug, 2008 the mini cooper manual made by getrag, is an amazing transmission. Quart is one of the many mini cooper parts and accessories that we carry and will fit the following mini cooper models and years.
Mini cooper automatic transmission fluid change r50r52r53. It develops 114 bhp 116 ps85 kw of power at 6000 rpm, and maximum torque of 149 nm 110 lbft15. Automatic transmission parts for mini cooper for sale ebay. Gearbox oil and transmission oil for mini hatchback r50. Gearbox oil and transmission oil for mini hatchback r50, r53. The same bmw mini professional workshop service repair manual as used by bmw garages and main dealers. Used mini cooper gearbox for sale car parts gumtree.
Which is better for a mini cooper an automatic or manual. 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. For the 1st generation mini cooper s models including 2002. This unit features double overhead camshaft valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 4 valves per cylinder.
Our expert team will carefully remove your gearbox and replace it with a high quality replacement or reconditioned unit. In an automatic car, there is no gear shift or clutch pedal. 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. Item will posted from greenford to the address given on the paypal receipt address provided by ebay. Toyota jws 3309type tiv, vag g055025a2, ford wssm2c924a semisynthetic for automatic transmissions. I didnt have to pay for it as it was a warranty job but the price of the.
Texaco mini mtf 94, sae 75w80, api gl4 as per label on 25l drum. The home to sourcing a quality, low mileage mini cooper gearbox supplied by our network of mini gearbox specialists. Brand new mini cooper gearbox collection only or can deliver 50 mile radius for fee thanks wrexham. This book contains 270 pages of full color projects detailing everything from performance modifications to changing your brake pads. Recent mini gearbox oil change quotes these recent quotes were taken from our quote engine which uses thirdparty industry standard data on repair times, along with a live parts retailer, and a regional labour rate to build an accurate free quote. It develops 114 bhp 116 ps85 kw of power at 6000 rpm, and maximum torque of 149 nm. Looking at changing the oil in my gearbox, its getting a little clunky especially when cold i found this guide pelican technical article. The difference with the mcs is that it takes slightly more fluid 2. Oil pan seal gasket fits mini cooper s jcw one d works hatchback 20012007. How to change the manual transmission fluid of a 2003 mini cooper. 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. Guide to determine correct mini manual transmission fluid.
How to change the manual transmission fluid of a 2003 mini. Royal purple synchromax synthetic high performance manual transmission fluid. Buying a used 20022006 mini cooper things to look for gen 1 r50 r53 duration. Mini cooper automatic transmission 2005, automatic transmission fluid, 1 liter by febi. Its powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 1. It is considered the forerunner of the modern automatic manual transmission. This ad is for a 5 speed midland gearbox to fit the bmw mini and cooper from 2001 2004 that has been rebuilt.
Cvt failures in the mini cooper are often associated with a faulty or failed internal belt. Recommended type of transmission oil for mini cooper. Mini cooper automatic transmission fluid change r50r52. Shop all classic mini cooper transmission parts including engine and gearbox parts, transmission bearing, quick shift kit, differential, speedometer pinion housing. Used mini cooper with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Ive the f56 mcs and the automatic gearbox is pretty fantastic. The first generation mini cooper s used a 6 speed manual from getrag, as did all of the manual equipped second generation cars. Dexron vibmw 7045enissan matic d, j, lt 71141, jws3309ford mercon v, mb236. Mini cooper manual transmission oil change it looks fairly straight forward, 1 plug to check and refill it, another to empty it anyone done this or have. In the transmission you have much less torque and lower angles of contact, r. 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.
Do you have a article for transmission fluid change for 2008 mini cooper s automatic engine or r56 mini cooper s automatic. Mini cooper manual transmission overhaul bearing rebuild kit 2002 2006 1. If you saw the state of the oil removed from a 3040,000 mile mini gearbox and the amount of metal debris on the magnetic drain plugs you would yunderstand why. Collection, fitting and mini gearbox reconditioning service. Like many modern automatic transmissions, mini has stated the fluid in the 6speed automatic transmission is good for the life of the vehicle. There are many people who ruin their transmissions with gl5 gear oils meant for differentials where the final torque is applied. How to change 6 speed automatic transmission fluid. This automobile has a 3 door hatchback body style with a front positioned engine powering the front wheels. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for mini cooper when you shop the largest online selection at. Quart is one of the many mini cooper parts and accessories that we. Im a fan of synthetics, and would like to use them in the trans as well as the motor. When it comes to your mini cooper, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. The mini cooper manual made by getrag, is an amazing transmission.
I ran a car with cvt transmission for 120,000 miles. The rpms go all the way up, but the car will not go. Read complete article mini cooper manual transmission fluid application guide. This article is one in a series that have been released in conjunction with pelican parts new book, how to maintain and modify your mini cooper. When youre low on oil, coolant or some other fluid, you may be tempted to just run down to. The minis manual transmission has two plugs for filling and emptying the transmission oil, located on the side and bottom of the transmission case. Power is transferred to the wheels through a 5 speed manual gearbox. This howto applies to all r56 minis, from 200720, and includes the mcs. On the mini it is recommended that the oil fill takes place from the underside of the gearbox through the filllevel plug. Mini cooper manual transmission oil gearbox fluid requirements. Continuously variable automatic transmission cvt 45 parking lampslow beams 48 turn signal indicatorheadlamp. The ap automotive products automatic transmission was first introduced at the earls court motor show in 1965 and debuted in the in the austin and morris 1100s beginning in october 1965. This video explains how to change the manual transmission fluid of a 2003 mini cooper. What type of gear oil for a 2003 mini cooper manual fixya.
Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for mini cooper. It is possibly the only automatic in the world to run on engine oil. Shortly thereafter the car would no longer go or go into gear. Get the best deals on automatic transmission parts for mini cooper when you shop the largest online selection at. As the name suggestions, the process of gear changing is done without any need for user input. While driving my car began to hesitate when going into gear. Massive price drop on unique 2017 mini cooper only 44 000 km in stunning excellent condition stunning and unique 2017 mini cooper 3 door hatchback44 000 km1500 cc 3 cylinder turbocharged engine with 6 speed manual gearboxfitted with genuine jcw bodykit. All of our gearboxes have been thoroughly tested to the highest standards.
Call now for a free quotation this is an off the shelf stock service, we carry all these products in stock at all times for fast and easy delivery. Modern cars and trucks need much less maintenance than the vehicles of 25 years ago, but they still have needs. It is the result of a 10 year joint project between the automotive products company ltd. 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. For automatic transmissions, allow the engine to run for a few minutes and warm up. Mini cooper transmission oil change roadster r59 how to. Having a claimed kerb weight of 1050 kg, the mini cooper performs the 060 mph sprint in 9. Mini cooper gearbox for sale in uk view 47 bargains. Bmw mini workshop repair manual the same bmw mini professional workshop service repair manual as used by bmw garages and main dealers. Over time that oil will loose some of its lubricating properties, and also get full of microscopic metal and other particles. I have a 2004 mini cooper with the dreaded midland gearbox.
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. Changing fluid in mini manual transaxle under car fluid. Problems with the automatic transmissions were a notorious problem for these cars. Bmw mini cooper r50 automatic gearbox transmission oil cooler line pipe 1503092. Mini mania is the top online supplier of classic austin mini cooper accessories and parts. We are the uks leading mini cooper gearbox part finder where you can choose from s of manual or automatic mini cooper gearboxes all available for online ordering with either free or next day delivery. The transmission took 2l without leaking from the fill hole. R50 r52 mini cooper models up to 0704 use 2 quarts of oil. Mini cooper transmission oil change roadster r59 how to diy. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Mini cooper manual transmission and differential fluid. Gearbox oil and transmission oil for mini hatchback r50, r53 from 2001 my from various oem part manufacturers. The required transmission fluid spec for this particular year is mtf94. Advance auto parts has 7 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up.
Mini cooper s manual gearbox 6 speed gs6 53bg cib 120k miles r55 r56 r57 7573476 fits. 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. Trans is same as in ford focus svt differing gear ratios. Cooper transmission fluids, oils, additives r55r56r57 mini cooper non s use 1. The article you commented on should cover your vehicle. For automatic transmissions, allow the engine to run for a few minutes and warm. The cvt gearbox contains three plugs, one is used for draining, one is used for filllevel and the other for fill only. At the moment, and with 36,000 miles on the clock, the gearbox seems fine. Redline synthetic manual transmission oil quart 50204. Mini cooper oil refill procedure europeantransmissions.
Bmw and mini front differential, manual transmission, automatic transmission, transfer. We offer a full warranty approved service for all makes of manual and automatic gearboxes. Open the hood of the vehicle, and consult your owners manual to determine where the transmission fluid dipstick should be. Mini factory oem replacement oil filter for the ga6f21wa aisin 6speed automatic transmission.
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