Greetings all - just bought my wife a 2005 Mini Cooper S convertible for our 23d anniversary. It only has 43k miles and drives like a top! We are really enjoying it.

First set of question:

1. Where can I find a detailed list of scheduled maintenance intervals other than in the manual? Looking for something online.

2. How do you service the convertible top? It seems to creak pretty loud while going up?

3. How do I determine if I have the CVT automatic transmission or not?

Thanks,
Jeff

 

Where are those pictures, brotha!

 

No S model had the CVT.

 

Thanks Mindy - that's a relief to know. Haven't heard good things about it.

 

go to the owners lounge on the miniusa website.

 

Copied this off this site, sorry but I don't have the original poster's name to give proper credit

Mini Maintenance Schedule


Every Week:
Wash and detail inside and out
(actually every 3 days on average)

Every 14 days:
Check oil level
Check antifreeze level
Brakes: check fluid level
Power steering: check fluid level
Wipers: check fluid levels

Every 30 days:
Check all lights and bulbs
Tires: check pressure and tread, reset tire monitor

Every 60 days:
Shocks: check for leaks
Shock tower mount area: check for distortion

Every 90 days:
Battery: check terminals and cables
Belt: check for loose or worn belt
Hoses: check for leaks or bulges
Brakes: check pads for wear
Wiper blades: check for wear
Wax exterior paint

Every 180 days:
Rotate ignition keys to keep both charged
Apply dialectric grease to both ends of all plug wires

Every 3500 miles:
Replace oil and filter
Check wheel bolt torques with torque wrench (88ft.lb)

Every 5000 miles:
Check spark plug torque with torque wrench (20ft.lb)

At Service Interval Indicator:
MINI Oil Service (Replace oil and filter)
Replace microfilter
Check brake pads with MINI tool, replace if needed
Grease wheel centering hubs
Clean brake pad contact points in calipers
Replace wiper blades
Check parking brake actuation, adjust if necessary
Reset Service Interval Indicator
Stamp warranty book pages 11 and 16.
MINI Inspection 1
MINI Inspection 2

Every year:
Rotate and balance tires
Wiper blades: replace
Pressure wash undercarriage
State inspection
Inspect entire body for rust

Every 2 years:
Replace brake fluid
Check AC refrigerant level and pressure

Every 30,000 miles:
Replace (JCW) air filter

Every 40,000 miles:
Replace spark plug wires

Every 60,000 miles:
Replace belt
Replace brake pads
Drain, flush, and refill power steering fluid

Every 100,000 miles:
Replace (JCW) spark plugs
Replace O2 sensors

Every 4 years:
Replace coolant
Replace hoses
Replace transmission fluid