It is standard thread, it is screwed into the same hole as the drain plug. Once the drain plug is out, reach in with an allen wrench (sorry, I don't remember the size), and you can unscrew the stand pipe.

You can reinstall the stand pipe before filling, just make sure that your adapter doesnt bottom out against the stand pipe when you screw it in.

Mike

 

Use the same allen wrench as the drain plug for the standpipe. The standpipe is plastic so be gentle when installing, just till it stops, no additional torque needed

 

On my 07 R56, there is a fill plug on the back side, right in front of the steering box, anybody else use this plug? Nothing comes out when the engine is running.

 

This is the plug I'm talking about, and since this is a picture of the fluid change kit, it would seem to be the right plug. This shows you can also drain the differential area of the case.

Mini fill plug

 

I use it all the time...I put back ATF as much as what came out. Top E in the diagram.

 

It occurs to me that if you had an adapter that fit, that would be the perfect place to fill the trans. A lot less work than pulling the airbox to get to the top for the other one.

 

I removed the plug by accident. It was out for about 10 sec. Before I found any info on checking level I added 22oz. I think I put too much in. So if I warm up the Mini and have it on level ground all I need to do is take the drain plug out with it running and if it has too much in it it will drain to the level it needs to be at? Appreciate any info. It is a 2013 base.

 

That is correct, it will drain to the proper level.


Mike

 

Actually, if you want the level perfect, the manual specifies you check it at around 100 deg F, which is not what it will be at normal operating temp. You get a few minute window between 95 to 115 deg as it warms up. If you drain it at full temp your level might end up too low.

 

Ok I will try the kitchen thermometer trick. I read on pelican parts to let it idle 25 mins. I will start with that to check temp.

 

Ok I let the mini heat up (idle) for 25 mins. Used a kitchen thermometer and the fluid temp was 116. I would say about 2qrts came out. Needless to say this method did not work for me. There is an inch of fluid in this drain pan. I originally only added 22oz after mistakenly taking out the drain plug for about 10secs. I tried this method to make sure I didn’t overfill.

 

I measured what was in the drain pan,2qts almost exactly. From what most have said with drain plug and stand pipe out two qts is what they get. Maybe mine has the stand pipe delete option?

 

Has anyone tried an extractor to see if that will vacuum out enough ATF?

 

Mission complete on my 46K drain/refill.

No way I could have done this without NAM help!

Made rookie mistakes, like starting up with top plug out, wasn't too bad.

Funny how temp sensitive level is. I actually ended up putting less in than came out. Checked level hot, put some extra in, reheated to 95F, then some atf came back out, then put plug in with it still dribbling. After finding crush washer not installed took plug back out to install washer & it did not dribble, so must be OK.

My only advice to others is to forget about that top plug, big PITA. Much easier to get a suction pump & push new ATF in from the drain plug.

 

Here is an alternative and I think the easiest way to check, flush the 6 speed automatic. Best easiest way to check flush refill Mini Cooper Aisin automatic transmission fluid

No squirting fluid, no fighting recessed bolts.

 

Hey all, what's the VW tool you can use for this job, is it the blauparts p/n j91004 Here ?

Thanks
Dom

 

You can use any fluid pump to refill. You need the short threaded metal tube to screw into the drain plug
Search for this part number

 

This one?


just so Im clear, this tool correct?

thanks, Dom

 

looks like it!

 

Dropped pan and opened drain plug on case next to the pan. Cleaned magnets and inside pan and put new filter on. Going to pump a little over 4.25 quarts back in throungh the drain plug using an extracter pump from Amazon and set-up shown in this thread with 1/8" tubing and push in joints with valve to shut off just below the threaded plastic 1/8" adapter that screws into the pan. Then going to have the plug ready to stick in as soon as I remove the adapter from pan to minimize fluid loss and call it a day. Wish me luck!

 

​​​​Luck!

 

[QUOTE=KendallH;4596088]Dropped pan and opened drain plug on case next to the pan. Cleaned magnets and inside pan and put new filter on. Going to pump a little over 4.25 quarts back in throungh the drain plug using an extracter pump from Amazon and set-up shown in this thread with 1/8" tubing and push in joints with valve to shut off just below the threaded plastic 1/8" adapter that screws into the pan. Then going to have the plug ready to stick in as soon as I remove the adapter from pan to minimize fluid loss and call it a day. Wish me luck!

If you start the car before removing the adapter fitting, there will be very little fluid that leaks out when you remove the adapter and install the plug. And the system is not so hot that you cant put your finger over the drain while you get the plug in your oily fingers.

 

[QUOTE=mbwicz;4596098]Will do, thanks!

 

Yeah, this is the trick. The fluid level drops when the car is running.

Here's what you want to do: with the car level, pump in the fluid and add a bit extra. Then start the car, THEN remove the filler. Some fluid will drip out but it shouldn't be too much.

Let the car idle and more fluid will trickle out as it warms up and expands. Measure the dripping fluid with a good thermometer. When the temperature is in spec (I forget the temperature) screw in the plug and you're done.