How to check the transmission fluid in a Mini Cooper?
Transmission Fluid Level Check Mini Cooper (2008-2015) Our research indicates that your vehicle does not have a transmission fluid dipstick. These types of transmissions are designed to be maintenance free. In order to check the transmission fluid, your vehicle likely has check valve on the bottom of the transmission on the bottom of your car.
Where do you check the transmission fluid level?
In order to check the transmission fluid, your vehicle likely has check valve on the bottom of the transmission on the bottom of your car. Your car must be level when the fluid is checked and we therefore recommend having a mechanic with a hydraulic lift or underground bay check your transmission fluid.
What should I do if my transmission fluid is low?
Your car must be level when the fluid is checked and we therefore recommend having a mechanic with a hydraulic lift or underground bay check your transmission fluid. Any fluid leaks for this type of transmission should be treated by a mechanic. Hans Angermeier has produced over 100,000 videos showing drivers how to fix things on their cars.
Where is the check valve on a transmission?
These types of transmissions are designed to be maintenance free. In order to check the transmission fluid, your vehicle likely has check valve on the bottom of the transmission on the bottom of your car.
How much transmission fluid do you need for a Mini Cooper?
The manual transmission takes about 2 quarts, buy 3 quarts to be safe. Step 2. Wheels up! It may help somewhat to remove the passenger side front wheel. Your call. You want all the wheels up (and not just the fronts) so the car will be level when you fill the transmission. Step 3. Locate the Fill and Drain Plugs.
How to change the transmission on a Mini Cooper?
Step 1. Get your fluid ready. The fluid shown here is Amsoil’s GL4 MTF – I’ve since moved on to Redline’s GL4 Trans fluid, which I believe shifts smoother and protects better. The manual transmission takes about 2 quarts, buy 3 quarts to be safe. Step 2. Wheels up! It may help somewhat to remove the passenger side front wheel. Your call.
Where are the oil drain plugs on a Mini Cooper?
They are located on the passenger’s side of the transmission. I’ve highlighted them in this picture. This is on the passenger side of the transmission. Both take an 8mm hex head, same as the engine oil drain plug. Step 4. Open the Fill plug first. You do this just in case you can’t get it open somehow.
How often should I change the oil in my Mini Cooper?
Modern cars and trucks need much less maintenance than the vehicles of 25 years ago, but they still have needs. You no longer necessarily have to do a tune-up every 6 months, or change the oil every 3 months, but regular fluid changes are still essential to your vehicle’s longevity.