Every 2 years regardless of mileage :. Every 4 years regardless of mileage :. Engine oil service:. Every other oil service or when prompted by the CBS display :. Mileage-based operations. Every 45, miles 72, km :. Every 60, miles 96, km :. Every , miles , km :. The manufacturer states that routine coolant changes are not necessary for Mk II models. However, the coolant replacement procedure section 23 can be used, for procedures that require draining and refilling the cooling system.
Go to front page. Search results Search Haynes. Year Year Make Make. Sleek, sporty, and unique, the Mini Cooper is easily one of the most recognized cars in the world. While they are quite fun and a pleasure to drive, new owners will want to be on the lookout for a few common problems Mini Cooper owners are likely to face. Hitting a curb is never a good thing. As the Mini sits a bit lower to the ground, a curb presents a formidable opponent.
The radiator supports located in the front are constructed of plastic, and while they do work well to reduce weight, they add a bit of vulnerability concerning impact. Any significant bump to the front of the vehicle can damage these supports. Larger bumps may also damage the coolant hose, which can be quite costly and problematic.
As the timing chain and assembly wear, they can develop a bit of slack in the mechanism. Preventative maintenance on your Mini Cooper is important, and this is an issue that can likely be avoided by staying ahead of the game.
The subject of a recall, the power steering pump used in the Mini Cooper is prone to failure. If you just want to check the fill, work with the transmission cold and remove just the top plug.
You should be able to stick the tip of your little finger into the hole and just touch the fluid. Remove the top plug and then remove the bottom plug. I drained it through cheese cloth and over a magnet to see if any metal shavings came out. I drove the car home from Summit Point in a driving rain storm with no clutch — I fully expected to see bits of my second gear synchro in the drain pan, but was happy to see it was relatively clear and metal shaving free.
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