2004 MINI Cooper S R53: 6spd Manual Transmission Fluid Replacement
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- Опубліковано 29 жов 2016
- In this video, I changed the transmission fluid on a 2004 MINI Cooper S R53 with the 6 speed Getrag MT285/GS6-85 manual transmission/transaxle.
Time required: approx. 30-45mins
Tools required: drain pan, 8mm hex socket, ratchet, fluid pump
Fluid used: 2 quarts Redline MTL www.amazon.com/Red-Line-Trans...
Pump used: amzn.com/B000BQW5LK
Notes: Original fill on 2002-2004 6spd manual transmissions is Texaco MTF-94. On late 2004-2006 models w/o limited slip differential, BMW MTF-LT3. Late 2004-2006 models w/ limited slip are filled with MTF-94. I have not heard any reports where Redline MTL harmed any first gen MINI R53 transmissions. In this case, shifting became much smoother and the difference was very noticeable especially in cold weather. The transmission is also much quieter as well.
Torque spec on fill/drain plugs: 32 ft/lbs
I created this video with the UA-cam Video Editor ( / editor ) - Авто та транспорт
AKJeeper thank you so much for taking the time to make this helpful and informative video for all of us. Many have opinions of different brands of oils and lubes and all are valid in some context depending on the situation and individual. I want to change my transmission oil and as long as I follow the spec. that Mini recommends all will be right with the world :) I tend to agree with you, after over 50 years of working on my own vehicles I am not a fan of most additives. Keep up the good work my Friend!
My pleasure!
my local mechanic quoted a $250 fee for this very service on my 2003 S claiming the process required a separate pumping device to replenish the fluid and is less than a simple old-school fluid drain. This seemed less than practicable. I balked and am glad I did.
I need this service done. Where is your mechanic! 100% serious.
Thanks for your video.
GENIUS!!! "Lifetime" oil really does directly translate to ""warranty period only" in Manufacturer/main dealer (stealer) speak! I write with experience of the VW 4x4 haldex failure conspiracy fact. They dont give a fuchs.
Transmission oil on Land Rover manual transmissions should be replaced every year. As told by a leding transmission specialist, so why would other cars be different? Nice vid.
Pretty kool and informative video thanks
Hi, great video, Just wanted to confirm there is no washers on this to replace? I heard about copper crush washers on some models but doesnt look like any on here. thanks in advance
I own a mini cooper s 2006 with manual transmission and Dynamic stability control system (DSC). Can you use the same fluid that you recommend?
Thank you for the video
You're welcome. Thanks for stopping by.
Hello everyone ! Thanks for the video !!!
Please i need a little help here.....I bought a Mini Cooper S r53 2005 it has a S2TAA Diffrential Lock 25% and i have read that it needs a special Gearbox oil.....I want to change my OEM gearbox oil with Redline MTL 75-80 ! Please tell me is this the right fluid for my car ?! I know a lot of people uses Redline but i dont know if this type is right for my Mini.....I hope someone will help me to make the right choice for my gearbox ! Sorry for my bad English :)) Thnx a lot !
Is there any problem if I change my transmission fluid of 2009 mini cooper s manual transmission after 100000 miles??
Hi AK jeeper.thanks for share the video is very helpfull.now I have a cuestion .how many quarters a i need for my minicooper s 2004.
You'll need 2 quarts (1.89L) of fluid to do this on your 2004 MINI Cooper S. Thank you for watching!
Very helpful vídeo, thanks
Thank you for the knowledge. I've a Mini Cooper S 2007 R56 and its very difficult to shift to the second gear when the car is cold especially in the morning. Many people suggested to change to Redline MT-90 GL4 75W-90 plus Liqui Moly 2019 MoS2 Anti-Friction Gear Lubricant. The car shift slightly better to the second gear in at cold temperature but the problem still there. Would like to know what do you suggest? Should i change the oil to Red Line MTL (50204) SAE 75W80 Gl-4 ? Thank you
Do you have the optional Limited Slip Differential (LSD)? And how many miles on your transmission? Generally, on MINIs with the LSD - I run the factory MTF-94 fluid. I have put in Red Line MTL and AMSOIL Synthetic Manual Synchromesh Transmission Fluid in R56 vehicles per customer request, and have not heard any bad reports from any of the owners yet.
I don't know whats LSD, The cluck was change at 70K and the car has 100K on it. when i called the dealer and i gave them the vin number they gave me this part number 83222339223. which is MANUAL TRANSMISSION MTF-LT-4 75w-90 so i thought Redline MT-90 would be ideal the both GL4 and 75W90.. but now after the oil replacement i see more forms about MTL 75W80... Any suggestion how the car can shift better in cold start up ? Thanks
You can try the 75w80 fluid but if it continues to have shifting issues, I'm afraid your transmission may have issues with the synchronizers. Even with the old fluid my car was never hard to shift when cold. I just noticed the Redline fluid made things noticeably smoother.
Thank you very much. I'm planing to change it to RedLine MTL which is 75w-80. Apparently i called many specialist and they said since the dealer change the spec to 83222339223 which MTF-LT-4 75w-90 this whats many cause it in the morning. Royal Purple Oil said i can assure you the original oil needs to be GL4 75W-80 for this car when it came out but now they change the spec.
Do you prefer Redline MTL or Royal Purple Synchromax. They both are Gl-4 75w-80 ? Thank you very much !
I prefer Redline products.
My car is 2003 mini cooper s and when I first get in the car and drive the shifts can feel tight and hard but once I been driving it feels smooth and light is that normal
its normal
my wife has a 2006 mini cooper S it shifts fine when cold then once it's warmed up it starts to shift kinda hard. would changing the fluid help with this? it's a automatic tran
Yes, it's likely that a fluid change would help things unless the transmission is having other issues, like internal damage or sensor problems. Unfortunately I don't have a video on the automatic transmission fluid change. It is a bit more involved than the 6spd manual transmission shown in my video. Here is a good guide, though: www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=4&ved=0ahUKEwj2gK2jurXRAhVR5GMKHUsNCLMQFghGMAM&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.motoringalliance.com%2Fforums%2Fattachments%2Fcooper-s-clubman-s-engine-and-drivetrain%2F2728d1332368330-6-speed-automatic-diy-atf-change-mini-atf-change.pdf&usg=AFQjCNFn_lYDhTqplztDaMatgqX2N6z8WA&sig2=bSxwkAg9giwdlUNgkrmCXw&cad=rja
yes definitely change out the filter and gasket and transmission fluid, NEVER FLUSH IT, I Repeat NEVER FLUSH THE SYSTEM!!
@@AKJeeper hi I own a 2006 mini cooper s I'm at exactly 150000. miles I need change my transmission oil but I seen your video an I'm curious how many quarts I need on mine an if it's better to used your method can you please help . thanks alot .
Hello so just to clear things up redline mtl oil in a cooper s R53 6 speed manufactured 01/2005 ? Quite confused on what oil I need all I know is I have a 6 speed box and it’s getting quite hard to shift 88k on the clock
The Redline product I would use in your car is MTL 75w80. Same stuff I used in the car I have in the video.
AKJeeper thank you I haven’t been able to find a positive answer anywhere
Thanks :)
I found the following link about the transmission fluid for Minis: new.minimania.com/MINI_Cooper_Transmission_Fluids
Looking through that link Le Huan Tran posted it appears to me that the spec for the viscosity of the manual transmission fluid changed in July 2004 from MTF-2 (75w80) to MTF-LT-4 (75w90), because of "issues". Would it be better to use the redline MT90 which is 75w90? I looked on the redline site and put my wife's 2005 cooperS convertible in and it said that MT90 is not recommended, and MTL was recommended, but I wonder if redline are going off the original spec and not the updated one? I'm a bit confused. Her car is close to 100 miles and the transmission sounds really very whiny. We are in Texas so was thinking a heavier oil would be best because of the heat in summer down here. It's not like she is ever going to drive up to Canada in the dead of winter, she hates cold weather.
www.redlineoil.com/gear-oil-for-manual-transmissions
@@lehuant Thank you my Friend! Just the information I was searching for!
Is it the camera angles or did you not use the jack points on a mcs?
Bred Saint I will never get underneath a vehicle that isn’t securely supported - I know someone who got crushed when a jack failed. You can clearly see all 4 jack stands under the car at roughly the 30 second mark. I’ll use the factory jack points for the jack but always use solid crossmembers for the jack stands. I want the vehicle rock steady before I even think about going underneath. The plastic jack points are not a suitable spot for jack stands, in my opinion.
AKJeeper
Cool. I’m used to ModMini using the other 4 jack points on his videos that’s why I asked you about your preference.
Did you need 2 bottles ?
@AKJeeper Hello, thank you for video, i have mini cooper s 2005, 6speed manual transs., i want to add some fluid, i think its never been done before, is it ok to add MTF-94, because in my contry there is only this fluid avilable, is there be no problem if oils be mixed (I dont know which oil is in the gearbox right now, but from your description it is BMW MTF-LT3.
My cooper s is from februar 2005, and I think he dont have limited slip. Best regards.
MTF-94 is a little bit thinner (75w-80 GL4) gear oil compared to MTF-LT3 (75w90 GL4). If you just need to top off a low transmission, I don't believe that MTF-94 would have any adverse effects on your transmission, compared to running the transmission low on fluid. Have you looked at your transmission yet? Some of these transmission will have a tag on them indicating which fluid was used as the factory fill. Also, if you can't find LT3, perhaps you can find a good quality 75W90 GL4 gear oil (do NOT use GL5).
Thank you very much for answer, can you tell my were to look for tag (to see which fluid go factory) at transsmiton compare with your video. 👍🏻best regards !
tmp61 Not all transmissions will have a tag. I see them every once in a while on BMW products. If the transmission has a tag, it will be near the fill and drain plugs on the transmission.
AKJeeper thank you for answers 👍🏻🍻
AKJeeper
Hi sorry to asking this question but I wonder if you need to replace the washer or seal on the plugs?
Or just tie then back to the torque required
Thank you I hope I can get a reply and thanks for your video I want to do this in my Mini but just want to make sure I got everything i need thanks
On your description you typed 8mm but on the video you mentioned 7mm hex.
Bred Saint Thanks for pointing this out. Apparently if you watch this video on a mobile device, you can’t see the annotation I made correcting what I had said in the video. It is definitely 8mm and if you look closely you can see that the socket says 8mm. Sorry for the confusion.
Would it be the same procedure on my 04 mini cooper automatic? Also its not an S! Its just a standard 04 r53 mini
If it’s a none S then it’s not a r53
@@samuellopez619 not true! I know for a fact its a r53 but i appreciate it anyway
Sorry. If it is not an S model, your 2004 is a R50. R53s are only S models. I have BMW/MINI reference materials to prove it.
First gen non-S hatchback is an R50, first gen convertible is an R52, and first gen S-model hatchback is an R53.
And no, it would not be the same for your automatic. Manual and automatic transmissions are completely different.
can i use this oil for my automatic transmission?
.....if you want to ruin your automatic transmission, sure.
How much is that i have a 2010 mini Cooper clubman charged $179
The fluid cost (assuming they used Redline oil) should be about $15-20 per quart. And generally these cars use about 2 quarts.
MTF-94 = 05-06 MCS which came with limited slip . The MTF-LT3 is for 02-04 without limited slip which is about 99% of them. I think like other things in your video you have it backwards....
Which is why MTF-94 is what is used in 2nd Gen since by that time LSD was no longer option but standard...
I'll have to review the video again, but in the video description I have the fluid specs as you described:
Late 2004 (post 7/2004) vehicles through 2006: MTF-LT3 (75w90) w/o limited slip, MTF-94 (75w80) with limited slip.
Keep in mind, 2002 through 7/2004 vehicles w/o LSD also use the thinner MTF-94 (75w80) fluid.
If I slipped up when talking in the video, I'll be sure to edit it and put the corrected information in it. Thank you for your comment.
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