How to change the manual transmission fluid of a 2003 mini. Transmission fluid fill plug torque, 25 nm18 ftlbs 5sp manual. Guide to determine correct mini manual transmission fluid. You should check with any transmission specialist that you trust for their recommendation. 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. General driving notes manual transmission flat tire monitor refueling. View and download mini 2004 cooper owners manual online.
The fluid should be level with the bottom of the hole. Mini cooper 6 speed transmission trans solenoid set 6f21wa jws r53r61 f55 0216. How to check and fill fluids 07 mini cooper s youtube. Redline synthetic manual transmission oil quart 50204 mini.
See how to correctly check the transmission fluid level in a 2004 mini cooper s 1. Select the best automatic transmission fluid for your mini. Do you own a mini and have questions about its routine maintenance, such as when to change the oil. The required transmission fluid spec for this particular year is mtf94. 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. The procedure for changing the transmission fluid on the. Original fill on 20022004 6spd manual transmissions is texaco mtf94.
The factory recommended interval for the automatic transmission is 100,000 miles and mini states the manual transmission fluid is a lifetime fluid that does not require fluid replacement. While driving my car began to hesitate when going into gear. In the video, 1a auto shows how to check and fill fluids. My videos are a little drawn out and long but at least the viewers get see whats. The rpms go all the way up, but the car will not go. Its all on page 02028 of the bentley press mini cooper service manual. Toyota jws 3309type tiv, vag g055025a2, ford wssm2c924a semisynthetic for automatic transmissions. 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. Access a large inventory of quality used 2004 mini cooper transmissions online. Redline synthetic manual transmission mtl oil 70w80 api gl4. Read complete article mini cooper manual transmission fluid application guide. In this video, i changed the transmission fluid on a 2004 mini cooper s.
Shortly thereafter the car would no longer go or go into gear. Mini cooper manual transmission and differential fluid. Again, there is no dipstick, and you have to check the fill hole on the side of the tranny. Step by step video of transmission oil and filter replacement on a mini cooper 2006 r53 with a aisin transmission.
Mini cooper 6 speed transmission rebuild kit overhaul set. To check it though, remove splash shield under engine, remove 3 bolts at bottom of front bumper cover. Our 2004 mini cooper transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and. This video explains how to change the manual transmission fluid of a 2003 mini cooper. I have a question on a 2004 mini cooper r50 5 speed tranny,the.
Mini cvt transmission fluid change bavarian autosport blog. The 2004 mini cooper has 5 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Cvt 2002 mini cooper transmission check and change the only way to check the trans fluid is to drain the fluid right out of the trans pan. Buy a 2004 mini cooper automatic transmission oil cooler at discount prices. In our unscientific opinion, this is too long and we dont believe in lifetime fluids. Transmission fluid level check mini cooper 20022008. Quart 50204 best on the market gen1 gen2 fen3 lubricant transaxle red line effective 200221. The engine should be running when you check the transmission fluid dipstick on a 2004 mini cooper s 1. If you just want to check the fill, work with the transmission cold and remove just the top plug.
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