What should I know about my Mini Cooper brake system?
The brake system is the most important system when it comes to your safety. Learn how to diagnose your Mini Cooper’s brake system below. This article applies to the Mini Cooper and Mini Cooper-S (2001-present). The brake system on your Mini Cooper should always be working at its best.
What does the brake warning light on a Mini Cooper mean?
Brake warning light. This is another light that you should be taking very seriously, and this time for the sake of your Mini Cooper’s safety. The engine temperature light goes on when the motor is running hot, and something is wrong with the cooling system.
Why are my brake pads stuck on my Mini Cooper?
The most common issue with brake calipers is stuck pistons. Sometimes the brake caliper’s piston gets stuck and fails to decompress, which forces the brake pads to constantly rub on the brake rotor. This is the fastest way to wear out your brake pads and rotors.
What causes a Mini Cooper transmission to fail?
Automatic Transmission Failure A big issue that has become apparent in first generation Mini Cooper cars equipped with CVT automatic transmissions is complete transmission failure. This problem is actually the result of the manufacturer stating the transmission does not require routine transmission fluid services, but in reality they do.
What’s the difference between a 2011 Mini Cooper?
For 2011, the Mini Cooper and Cooper S models undergo numerous changes. All receive engineering refinements to their engines, including reduced frictional loss, improved heat management and on-demand oil pump, producing an additional three horsepower in Cooper models and nine horsepower in Cooper S models but with fuel economy improvements.
What kind of car is Mini Cooper Mk II?
Mk II models include 2007-2013 Cooper/Clubman, and 2009-2013 Convertible models. MINI Longlife-04, BMW LL-01, or equivalent ACEA A3/B3 synthetic.
How does maintenance work on a Mini Cooper?
On Mk II models, a similar system is used, but there is just the Oil Service, and other specific services as indicated on the display. The car’s computer takes into account many variables (weather, how the vehicle is driven, mileage, age) and indicates what needs to be changed or replaced based on the factories best guesses for wear and tear.
What kind of oil does a Mini Cooper take?
Engine Oil Change Engine Oil Type* MINI Longlife-04, BMW LL-01, or equivale SAE 0W-30 or 5W-30 (Mk I Models) MINI Longlife-01, BMW LL-01, or equivale SAE 5W-30 (Mk II Models) Engine Oil Capacity 4.5 liters/4.7 quarts (Mk I Cooper)