The mini cooper maintenance schedule includes 2 different types of services over the course of 0 miles. Mini maintenance system 102 caring for your vehicle 103. Download your free pdf file of the 2009 mini cooper on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals. Always refer to your mini owners manual for the most current factory recommendations for your mini. Mini cooper service and maintenance schedule for 1st generation minis. We know you want to make sure it gets the best care possible. Page 1 page 2 page 3 page 4 table of contents page 5 page 6 page 7 page 8 about this owners manual page 9 editorial notice page 10 symbol on vehicle parts page 11 reporting safety defects page 12 page page 14 cockpit page 15 display elements page 16 page 17 page 18 page 19 page 20 page 21 page 22 page 23 page 24 page 25 page. Your 2010 mini cooper oil filter keeps oil clean by trapping the contaminating particles in the filter media so the engine can have a clean lubricant.
Given the number of r56s that have had oil related troubles, a more sensible. The aim throughout this manual has been simplicity, clarity and completeness, with practical explanations, stepbystep procedures and accurate specifications. The car burns oil very badly and this was not recognized until 23 years after the car had been on the market bmws official stance is 1qt every 700miles1k km, they also claimed unrealistic oil change intervals to mitigate paying for them, and designed the worst dipstick imaginable. I dont have a service manual, which would presumably have the answer, and my feeble attempts to track one. View the manual for the mini cooper 2010 here, for free.
Openbay is an online source that connects you with multiple auto service professionals nearby who will compete for your auto repair and maintenance business. Mini cooper oil change maintenancerepairs car talk. Brief overview of oil change on 2010 mini cooper s. Xterra 2015 xterra owners manual nissan owners portal. My first oil change was due 1 year after i picked up my new jcw in 2015so oil change was due in june 2016. Cooper cooper s john cooper works congratulations on your new mini. The mini cooper, cooper s, clubman r55, r56, r57 service manual. Year, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 20, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002. Mini maintenance is an added plus for owners in that it offers 3 years or 36,000 miles of factory recommended service including engine oil, engine filter, brake fluid and spark plug changes. Intended as a guide to keep your mini properly maintained. Complete instructions for a 2010 mini cooper s clubman 1. I just purchased a 2009 mini coupe manual, asis and just looking for ideas, help andor suggestions first time owner so. Mini cooper oil change maintenancerepairs car talk community.
Mini john cooper works hardtop, convertible and clubman. Mini calls this a lifetime fluid no maintenance required i recommend. With this mini cooper workshop manual, you can perform every job that could be done by mini garages and mechanics from. Oil filters can be hard to find at pepboys places, so either order online or get at the dealership but maybe easier for you as you have a newer model. Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. If reliability is your top priority though, mini may not be a great choice. I feel this is a very general topic for all car owners on this board. When you service your mini with us, its guaranteed to be treated with the same love and attention as when we created it and we only ever use genuine mini parts. We looked at a new 2012 altima, and they are now talking a shorter intervallike 3500 miles.
Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. The list may not be complete as service items may have been added by the factory since this list was created. Most importantly, you get a chance to look around under your cooper for potential trouble spots. Free pdf download for thousands of cars and trucks. Jul 27, 2015 use the oil thats recommended in your owners manual. I post new videos of my repairs on another channel called i fixed it. Wrr cohost and mf contributor, todd pearson, snapped this photo of a mini monroney sticker in kansas city showing a new oil change interval of 1 year10,000 miles. A regular topic on white roof radio is our opinion that the factoryspecified 1 year15,000 mile oil service intervals on the r56 minis are far too long. If you do either of those regularly, you need to do other stuff as well including transmission fluid changes every 30k if you tow. Apr 11, 2019 most modern vehicles have change intervals in the 7500to10,000mile rangegenerally a good schedule to use if you absolutely cannot find any information on the oil change interval for your. If your boyfriend is paying let him change it at 3000 miles and pay. My model is on a 15000 mile service interval, but i do what many suggest on north american motoring, change the oil and 7500 and at 15000. To get a local estimate for your specific model year, please select a service below.
Repairpal generates both national and local fair price estimates for most service intervals. Congratulations on your new mini this owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. Replace the spark plugs 20072010 models section 19. Mini one service and repair manuals every manual available online found by our community and shared for free. Mini clubman standard transmission 2010, sae 75w90 lt4 manual transmission fluid by genuine. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information.
Mini cooper the mini is a small economy car made by the british motor corporation bmc and its successors from 1959 until 2000. Turbo including oil filter, drain plug, dipstick and oil fill. Manual mode into in the mini cooper s, with the selec the selector lever positions p, r and n is tor lever in position d. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide john cooper the next owner with important operating, safety and mainte works nance information. There are two main systems, dependant on the age of your mini. This manual is available in the following languages.
Maintenance schedule for mini cooper clubman openbay. Follow your mini cooper maintenance schedule mini of. Finally, these are not the dirt roadtowing intervals. Mini cooper 2010 owners manual pdf free workshop manuals. Browse 2010 cooper oil filters, and narrow the results on the side of this screen to find your favorite brands. Your mini is so much more than a car no one understands that better than we do. On mk i models, the factory specifies oil service, and inspection service, further broken. However, its still vital you keep to your mini cooper maintenance schedule. Our mini routine maintenance guide comes straight from the bestselling mini manual for. A handy mini cooper service and maintenance schedule guide for the gen2. Find your recommended car maintenance schedules, local service centers, car. Official pdf version of all owners manuals by year from 20022018. Follow the intervals in your owners manual to know when it is time for a replacement.
When you change your own oil, you know that you are putting quality oil in your cooper and that the filter is being changed too. The owners manual and the drivers guide should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. I own a 2004 mini cooper its green with a white roof, in case you need a visual. Obd socket 106 california proposition 65 warning 107 owner service procedures replacement. But most of the newer cars, with newer oils, change their oil at much greater intervals like maybe 10 000 miles. Cooper cooper s john cooper works congratulations on your new mini this owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. Proper maintenance will minimize the chance of car problems down the road, and greatly reduce the chance of expensive repairs resulting from a neglected mini. All about mini owners manuals mini cooper 20022018. Review the maintenance schedule and cost for a 2008 mini cooper clubman.
Use the oil thats recommended in your owners manual. Mini cooper standard transmission 2010, sae 75w90 lt4 manual transmission fluid by genuine. Page 3 cooper congratulations on your new mini cooper s this owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. I say the mini folks recommend once a year, or 12,000 miles. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide cooper s all4 the next owner with important operating, safety and mainte nance information. But most of the newer cars, with newer oils, change their oil at much greater intervalslike maybe 10 000 miles. Jan 23, 2018 official pdf version of all owners manuals by year from 20022018. We put together 7 common problems we find with mini coopers to help you, the owner, understand what issues you may have while owning a mini cooper. Do you have a question about the mini cooper 2010 or do you need help. Lets talk motor oil it is so very misunderstood chapter one motor oil 101 i think it is time to go over passenger car automotive engine oils in detail. Oil change have the oil changed only by a mini dealer measuring the oil level as with fuel economy, oil consumption is or a workshop that has specially trained 1. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements.
Mini one workshop, repair and owners manuals for all years and models. You can check your owners manual or with your dealership to get. Free video on how to change the oil and oil filter in a 2010 mini cooper s clubman 1. I will be writing several articles to be published soon so i will try to get some of it out here.
The early failure can occur on both the 5 speed and 6 speed models and can fail in under 20,000 miles. Cooper cooper s congratulations on your new mini this owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. Follow your mini cooper maintenance schedule mini of santa. This webpage contains mini cooper 2010 owners manual pdf used by mini garages, auto repair shops, mini dealerships and home mechanics. Mini owners and service manual access your manual mini usa. The production version of the mini was demonstrated to the press in april 1959, and by august several thousand cars had been produced ready for the first sales. Im a manual transmission guy, but a friend from my local mini club board recommends a fluid swap and new gasket at 40k and a fluid swap and gasket plus a new strainer at 80k, which sounds reasonable to me. The aim throughout this manual has been simplicity, clarity and completeness, with practical explanations, stepbystep procedures and accurate. The mini comes from the factory equipped with castrol synthetic motor oil and that or mobil 1 is suggested by mini for oil changes. This video shows you how to change the oil and oil filter in your 2009 mini cooper. The mini cooper s maintenance schedule includes 2 different types of services over the course of 0 miles. Yes, it can be a little bit annoying at times, but i just tell myself its a part of the quaint charm of owning a mini cooper s. In many european markets, the mini one was powered by a 1. Get a quote for your mini cooper book an appointment get your car fixed at your home or office.
You can check your owners manual or with your dealership to get the specifics, but heres what youre recommended at every 3 months 3,000 miles, 6 months 6,000 miles, 9 months 9,000 miles, and 12 months 12,000 miles. Mini cooper s 97 washer fluid 98 engine oil 98 coolant 100 brake fluid 101 maintenance and care. Common service intervals get quotes synthetic oil change every 10,000 miles get quotes. Mini maintenance system 102 caring for your vehicle 103 vehicle storage 105 laws and regulations. Putting many miles on a mini cars minicooper oilchange. By following the guidelines listed in the mini owners manual, owners can stay. If reliability is your top priority though, mini may not be a. Mini cooper service and maintenance schedule for gen2 mini. Now mini has apparently seen the issue and felt the issue, and has changed the oil change interval from 15,000 to 10,000 miles. The original is considered a british icon of the 1960s. Given the number of r56s that have had oilrelated troubles, a more sensible.
Early clutch failure is not uncommon on the 1st or 2nd gen mini cooper. Based on that, im extending the oil change interval from 4 to 5k. Editorial notice the manufacturer pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development that is conceived to. Not at an alarming rate, but enough that it needs a topup midway between oil change intervals. Jun 04, 2015 we put together 7 common problems we find with mini coopers to help you, the owner, understand what issues you may have while owning a mini cooper. The wifes mini cooper which with 14,000 miles is one trip away from lemon law specifies 15,000 mile intervals with full synthetic as well. The 2010 mini cooper clubman has 5 nhtsa complaints for the engine at 68,096 miles average. Youre looking at the best place to talk about the mini cooper with other owners of the mini f56 to discuss mods, problems and share tuning tips. Always refer to your mini owners manual for factory recommendations for your mini.
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