Where is the temperature gauge on a Mini Cooper?
Click to expand… Cycle through the options on the dash display using the indicator stalk, one will show either LOW, OK, or HIGH and a little engine with temperature symbol next to it. If you leave it on that setting for a second or so, it will show you the temperature on a digital gauge. Agreed cycle through the computer,left STALK tip button.
Is there a coolant temp limit on a Mini Cooper?
There’s no “engine cold” limit on the rev limiter. The only thing “missing” is the coolant temp. guage compared to the R50/53/52, but that’s no guide as to whether the oil etc. is warm enough for “flogging it” driving mode.
What is the hidden menu on a Mini Cooper Mk2?
Hidden menu in Mini (R56) Cooper MK2, Mini One, Mini Hatch gives access to diagnostic tests of instrument cluster and engine live data. Check engine coolant temperature, battery voltage, fuel level sensors, test gauges, displays and indicators, adjust trip computer fuel economy readout.
How can I tell the temperature of my car?
Cycle through the options on the dash display using the indicator stalk, one will show either LOW, OK, or HIGH and a little engine with temperature symbol next to it. If you leave it on that setting for a second or so, it will show you the temperature on a digital gauge.
Click to expand… Cycle through the options on the dash display using the indicator stalk, one will show either LOW, OK, or HIGH and a little engine with temperature symbol next to it. If you leave it on that setting for a second or so, it will show you the temperature on a digital gauge. Agreed cycle through the computer,left STALK tip button.
What should the oil temp be in a Mini Cooper?
You will be surprised how long it takes the oil to properly warm through, a good 15-20 minutes until it reaches 80 deg f, thats with the sensor fitted in the sump plug. The water temp isn’t a good indication to start using the revs. Click to expand…
Hidden menu in Mini (R56) Cooper MK2, Mini One, Mini Hatch gives access to diagnostic tests of instrument cluster and engine live data. Check engine coolant temperature, battery voltage, fuel level sensors, test gauges, displays and indicators, adjust trip computer fuel economy readout.
Can you test the cooling system on a Mini Cooper?
Unfortunately, testing of the Mini cooling system is done by a pressure test and neither the Bentley, Haynes manuals or the BMW TIS give the opening and fully open temps for the thermostat.
What’s the model number on a Mini Cooper?
Poor name planning, the model naming for the public should simply be 3-door Mini or 5-door Mini, then enthusiasts like us or garages etc, will know the exact model is F55 or 6. Every other model of Mini brand has a separate name definer – Countryman, Clubman, Paceman etc, so it would work.
You will be surprised how long it takes the oil to properly warm through, a good 15-20 minutes until it reaches 80 deg f, thats with the sensor fitted in the sump plug. The water temp isn’t a good indication to start using the revs. Click to expand…
Unfortunately, testing of the Mini cooling system is done by a pressure test and neither the Bentley, Haynes manuals or the BMW TIS give the opening and fully open temps for the thermostat.
Poor name planning, the model naming for the public should simply be 3-door Mini or 5-door Mini, then enthusiasts like us or garages etc, will know the exact model is F55 or 6. Every other model of Mini brand has a separate name definer – Countryman, Clubman, Paceman etc, so it would work.