How do you change transmission fluid in a Mini Cooper?
When filling the transmission with fluid, you leave the inspection plug out and any extra fluid drains out, leaving the correct level in the transmission. Once the inspection plug has been removed, you’ll need to also remove the overflow tube from the bottom of the transmission using a 5mm hex key.
How to check transmission fluid in mini of Manhattan?
You should also have the transmission system in Park or Neutral with the parking brake engaged. Once the engine has had about five minutes or longer to warm up, locate the dipstick and pull it out. Remember to keep the engine running.
What should the fluid temperature be in a Mini Cooper?
You want to have the fluid temperature between 35*-45*C (95 to 113 degrees F). Keep running the engine in a well-ventilated area until you have it up to temperature. In our case, this took almost 25 minutes of letting the car idle until the fluid warmed up enough to drain. Do not put the car in gear, just let it idle.
How do you change CVT transmission on Mini Cooper?
Battery tray hold-down bolts. Remove the transmission filler plug and fill the transmission with 4.5-5 quarts of CVT compatible fluid. Tighten the filler plug to 15-18 ft/lbs before reinstalling the battery tray, computer, and battery.
When do you change the transmission fluid in a Mini Cooper?
The factory recommended interval for the automatic transmission is 100,000 miles and MINI states the manual transmission fluid is a ‘life-time fluid’ that does not require fluid replacement.
You should also have the transmission system in Park or Neutral with the parking brake engaged. Once the engine has had about five minutes or longer to warm up, locate the dipstick and pull it out. Remember to keep the engine running.
Battery tray hold-down bolts. Remove the transmission filler plug and fill the transmission with 4.5-5 quarts of CVT compatible fluid. Tighten the filler plug to 15-18 ft/lbs before reinstalling the battery tray, computer, and battery.
Is there dipstick to check CVT in Mini Cooper?
The solution to many automatic transmission issues is topping off the transmission with the correct OEM approved fluid. Unfortunately, there is no dipstick to check on the CVT, which is why it is listed to be checked from underneath by the technicians at the dealer with every “inspection” service.
How do you fill the transmission fluid pump?
Using a fluid pump will blow fluid out of the fill port, all over the transmission. The first step to fill the transmission is to heat up the fluid to between 35*-45*C (95 to 113 degrees F). Again]
Where do you fill the correction plug in a Mini Cooper?
The factory recommends that filling takes place through the correction plug hole with a special filling tool; however, some choose to remove the battery and fill the transmission through a plug located on the topside of the transmission. Do you have the specialty tool?
When filling the transmission with fluid, you leave the inspection plug out and any extra fluid drains out, leaving the correct level in the transmission. Once the inspection plug has been removed, you’ll need to also remove the overflow tube from the bottom of the transmission using a 5mm hex key.
Using a fluid pump will blow fluid out of the fill port, all over the transmission. The first step to fill the transmission is to heat up the fluid to between 35*-45*C (95 to 113 degrees F). Again]
The factory recommends that filling takes place through the correction plug hole with a special filling tool; however, some choose to remove the battery and fill the transmission through a plug located on the topside of the transmission. Do you have the specialty tool?