How much gearbox oil does a Mini Cooper take?
| Transmission Fluid Change | |
|---|---|
| Manual Transmission Fluid Type* | MTF 94 Lifetime transmission oil (Mk I models) |
| Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity | 1.7 liters/1.8 quarts (Cooper) |
| 1.9 liters/2.0 quarts (Cooper S) | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity (drain and refill) | 4.5 liters/4.8 quarts (CVT or Agitronic) |
What oil do you put in a MINI one?
MINI High Performance Synthetic 5W-30 Oil is the most highly recommended option, as it is used by MINI themselves during a MINI Oil Change and is even listed with other MINI Cooper parts (part number 07 51 0 143 829).
What kind of transmission fluid do I need for my Mini Cooper?
See the Application Guides below to determine which Automatic transmission fluid is appropriate for your Mini. Mini does not list any fluids other than the factory fluids, but several manufacturers lists their products as ‘compatible’ with factory fluids – these options are listed under ‘Alternate Fluids’.
What kind of oil do I need for my Mini Cooper?
For an oil to meet the ACEA A3/B3 requirements, it must be stable, have a high viscosity rating at high temperatures, a low evaporative loss ratio, low levels of harmful, environmentally unfriendly sulfated ash and good oil/elastomer compatibility. There is a Mini-specific motor oil by Castrol called Mini Full Synthetic Motor Oil.
What kind of oil do you use for a gearbox?
Now, my Haynes manual says to use Texaco MTF94 oil. The Halfords website says you can use Castrol SMX-S gear oil. 1. Is it worth changing the gearbox oil?
What should I do about my Mini Cooper gearbox?
A selection of some good tools and a Bentley or Haynes manual are a must (I have both manuals). Give your Mini some TLC and regular maintenance and you shouldn’t have to many issues. Excellent advice Milpol and I echo your words on modmini. That guy is a legend and his videos are very comprehensive and clear!
For an oil to meet the ACEA A3/B3 requirements, it must be stable, have a high viscosity rating at high temperatures, a low evaporative loss ratio, low levels of harmful, environmentally unfriendly sulfated ash and good oil/elastomer compatibility. There is a Mini-specific motor oil by Castrol called Mini Full Synthetic Motor Oil.
See the Application Guides below to determine which Automatic transmission fluid is appropriate for your Mini. Mini does not list any fluids other than the factory fluids, but several manufacturers lists their products as ‘compatible’ with factory fluids – these options are listed under ‘Alternate Fluids’.
Now, my Haynes manual says to use Texaco MTF94 oil. The Halfords website says you can use Castrol SMX-S gear oil. 1. Is it worth changing the gearbox oil?
A selection of some good tools and a Bentley or Haynes manual are a must (I have both manuals). Give your Mini some TLC and regular maintenance and you shouldn’t have to many issues. Excellent advice Milpol and I echo your words on modmini. That guy is a legend and his videos are very comprehensive and clear!