For those in intrest. The Mini Factory Recomendation is the CVT is a lifetime sealed device.. never to be changed. The Dealers don't even have the expertise to know about the CVT. The fluid breakdown over time is the benefit, as it keeps the slippage from occuring. Those also in the R50 class, know there was a class-action legal action settlement about the CVT and replacment costs too. That infor is available at the dealers and online. settlement as of AUG2013..

 

That's not what the manual says.

 

Im confused here.. Are they saying its better not to change the fluid? lol