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Full synthetic 75w90
synthetic dot4
Euro formula coolant and an additive
full synthetic 0w40 and a purilator oil filter
are these the correct fluids ? I was given them all as a gift by a fellow mini owner but I seen they differ a little than what was called for by the manufacturer so I'm just 2x checking with you guys that they are all for sure ok..lol I know the oil is atleast and I ran the parts number on the filter and it's the correct one for my year mini...same guy who gave me the crank..glad I fixed his bumper and helped with his new intercooler , cool to see theres good people around still..they were much much appreciated gifts at a hard time .
Last edited by MiniManAdam; Mar 26, 2020 at 05:19 PM.
I been trying to do my research but I'm coming up short...from all I've read it should be just fine , if not better using the 75w90 over the 75w80 exp since I have an lsd. Am I correct in this thinking?
also is there anything of major importance I should look over too while I'm taking this lockdown time to change out all my fluids and clean it from bottom on up , I'm going to try and inspect anything I have any knowledge about .
amsoil had a little spec with volume and such on their site. I used Mann filters on my R52 for years. Dot 4 on the brake fluid. Blueish coolant, 0w-40 i used in the past. Otherwise you can just select you MINI on our site and see what. On the transmission their is a little sticker on the bottom and it will state what fluid. MTF 94 etc.
Numerous posts on oil changes; oil weight and manufacturers, and oil filters. Only use Mini Cooper oil filters. Any quality full synthetic oil (check your owners manual). I only use Mini Cooper oil and filters with 86,000 miles and No leaks or usage.
I've been using the search n google but I finally found what info I needed in a link inside another link in a post,lol ..says to for sure use the 75w90 so looks like I'm good to go on the fluids end.
Last edited by MiniManAdam; Mar 27, 2020 at 08:03 PM.
Looks like I now got everything I need . And OMG it was hard to find a 36mm socket for the oil filter. I had to check 5x different store until I finally find a shallow 36mm socket at lowes.
Sweeeeet. Got it all done and it took me fricken 5 hours,lol.
to fill the gear fluid I used one of those cheap 5$ harbor freight plastic transfer pumps and the tubes it came with fit PERFECT into the trans and made that go easy. It also worked very well for sucking out the old brake fluid.
I also had no trouble bleeding the air out of the cooling system.
I also then took the time to clean off all the built up grime underneath and looks like there was an old previous oil leak that must have gone on along time befor it got fixed as in spots the grime was literally 1/4 inch thick grease n grime. I did have a minor oil leak at my drain plug as I didnt replace the plug or crush washer last time but put one on this time and used a little pipe tape on the threads just for a extra barrier .
the trans seems better with the new fluid or because it's a tad thicker , either way it feels like it bites harder on launches..
thanks nam , this was a much easier job thx to all the forums I read and tips from you guys..
