Covers manual transmissions for all minis 2002 to current manual transmissions. Cooper cooper s john cooper works congratulations on your new mini this owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. This product is made of highquality materials to serve you for years to come. How much does it cost to replace a transmission in a 2002. Bmw introduced the mini cooper and mini cooper s models in the u. Mini cooper transmission replacement maintenancerepairs. Complete auto transmissions for mini cooper for sale ebay. 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. Or, click here to view all available manual transmission fluids. Click here for our mini cooper automatic transmission fluids application guide use the guide below. Mini cooper 2002 service manual pdf download manualslib. Transmission gear slipping problems of the 2006 mini cooper s.
The warranty on my 2002 minicooper ran out at 50k miles. He said most car manufacturers recommend changing transmission fluid. This problem is actually the result of the manufacturer stating the transmission does not require routine transmission fluid services, but in reality they do. Search by make for fuel efficient new and used cars and trucks. Mini owners and service manual access your manual mini usa. More than one vehicle quality recycled parts with free terminal shipping. Access a large inventory of quality used 2002 mini cooper transmissions online. Advance auto parts has 7 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up. How to change manual transmission oil mini cooper r53 r56. The driving range depends on a variety of factors, especially. However, in an effort to increase the gearbox longevity, and reduce the possibility of gearbox problems in the future, i have decided to change the gearbox oil. Mini cooper automatic transmission fluid change r50r52.
The cost of this service or repair can vary by location. Mini cooper transmission fluid change cost estimate repairpal. This book contains 270 pages of full color projects detailing everything from performance modifications to changing your brake pads. Buying a used 20022006 mini cooper things to look for gen 1 r50 r53. Mini does not list any fluids other than the factory fluids, but several manufacturers list their. This video explains how to change the manual transmission fluid of a 2003 mini cooper. More than one vehicle ships with 90 day part replacement warranty. Mini cooper transmission replacement complete manual 5 or 6 speed or automatic including cvt. The oemtools manual atf filler system allows the operator to fill or topoff transmissions with up to 3 liters 3. Recommended type of transmission oil for mini cooper. The most recently reported issues are listed below. This article is one in a series that have been released in conjunction with pelican parts new book, how to maintain and modify your mini cooper.
They started making a 4 door original mini in 2015 so i was holding out on trading until that model came up. While driving my car began to hesitate when going into gear. Manual transmission parts for 2002 mini cooper for sale ebay. I have been told the differential is going out and the transmission has to be replaced.
Detailed features and specs for the used 2002 mini cooper including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. Changed the transmission fluid on my 20 mini cooper today, i thought id post a quick howto for this job. I have found no information indicating that the generation 2, 6speed. Step by step video of transmission oil and filter replacement on a mini cooper 2006 r53 with a aisin transmission. Mini coopers misrepresent lifetime transmission fluid. Stick with the transmission fluid change that is specified in your owners manual. Bmw e46 how to change automatic transmission fluid duration.
Mini cooper manual transmission oil gearbox fluid requirements. Dexron vibmw 7045enissan matic d, j, lt 71141, jws3309ford mercon v, mb236. Compare the gas mileage and greenhouse gas emissions of the 2002 mini cooper sidebyside with other cars and trucks. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information. This service is typically done as part of a bigger, more expensive repair. Mini cooper automatic transmission fluid change r50r52r53. Mini cooper manual transmission gen2 countryman paceman. Those are not real minis just a high priced bmw bring my wallet in a small package. Mini cooper manual transmission and differential fluid.
To get the most out of your transmission and avoid a costly, catastrophic failure, you should change the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles. If you notice this, take your car in for maintenance immediately, as the. Toyota jws 3309type tiv, vag g055025a2, ford wssm2c924a semisynthetic for automatic transmissions. Manual transmission fluid change howto lone star mini club forums mib. Mini cooper automatic transmission fluid aisin type tiv equivalent to jws3309. Mini cooper transmission fluid change cost estimate. Mini automatic to manual conversion basic information revised feb 24, 2010 the following is an overview of the steps to convert a mini from an automatic transmission to one with a manual transmissiongearbox. Four problems related to transmission gear slipping have been reported for the 2006 mini cooper s. Mini cooper questions i have a 2004 mini cooper with an. Complete system for servicing todays sealed automatic transmissions. I have a 2004 mini cooper with the dreaded midland gearbox. Please see our article on air filter replacement for more info. The minis manual transmission has two plugs for filling and emptying the transmission oil, located on the side and bottom of the transmission case.
I have a 2002 mini cooper with a cvt automatic transmission. Mini cooper transmission oil change roadster r59 how to diy. The 1st gen cvt r50 was the worst of all of them and bmw and mini were the subject of a class action lawsuit forcing mini to cover the transmissions under warranty for 8 years or 150,000 miles whichever comes first. Get a quote for your mini cooper book an appointment get your car fixed at your home or office. Now, my haynes manual says to use texaco mtf94 oil. Mini coopers misrepresent lifetime transmission fluid, lawsuit. Im looking into buying a 2002 mini cooper, but the ad includes this needs new transmission but car still runs either automatica or manual cvt can someone please explain to me what this means and give me an estimate of how much it would cost to fix it. Includes filter, gasket, bolts, oil for standard oil change, magnet, oring. Some mini cooper cars may tout being equipped with lifetime. How to change the manual transmission fluid of a 2003 mini cooper. Im not comfortable replacing it with a used transmission as i have learned that this is a common problem for this model. This procedure should work on just about any 20022018 or later mini cooper with a manual gearbox. Guide to determine correct mini manual transmission fluid. The rpms go all the way up, but the car will not go.
Mini cooper s manual transmission fluid change cost. Dump it fast, and learn how to use a manual transmission, get a manual transmissioned mini. The required transmission fluid spec for this particular year is. Mini cooper transmission oil change roadster r59 how to.
Cooper 2003, cooper 2006, cooper s 2002, cooper s 2003, cooper s 2004, cooper s 2005, cooper s 2006, convertible 2002, convertible 2003, convertible 2004, convertible 2005. When it comes to your mini cooper, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. Synthetic manual synchromesh transmission fluid mtf sae 5w30 redline. Note that the location of the filldrain plugs are different on both the cooper and cooper s see figure 2 and figure 3 if you are simply checking the level of oil in your transmission, start by. At the moment, and with 36,000 miles on the clock, the gearbox seems fine. Shortly thereafter the car would no longer go or go into gear. Mini cooper manual transmission fluid change cost estimate. Mini cooper automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. Mini 19592000 automatic to manual conversion basic. Changing fluid in mini manual transaxle under car fluid changes. Mini cooper models use the gacvt16z cvt transmission. Mini cooper 2006 r53 transmission oil filter change duration. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 mini cooper s based on all problems reported for the 2006 cooper s.
This howto applies to all r56 minis, from 200720, and includes the mcs. It is not a step by step description of all the possible combinations you may run into, but it gives a good overview. Mini cooper manual transmission fluid application guide click here for our mini cooper automatic transmission fluids application guide use the guide below to determine which manual transmission fluid is appropriate for your mini. The difference with the mcs is that it takes slightly more fluid 2. Bmw and mini front differential, manual transmission, automatic transmission. A mate of mine found this link on changing the transmission oil on a mcs, gonna do mine as i have the grating sound when turning at low speed under load.
If you really want a mini on the cheaper side of things, id strongly recommend the auto transmission on. Our 2002 mini cooper transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and. Mini cooper transmission failure problems with the automatic transmissions were a notorious problem for these cars. View and download mini cooper 2002 service manual online. Automatic transmission fluid capacity drain and refill.
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