Service
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MINI Service
Service Maintenance
The following are typical service maintenance tasks
Oil Service
Change oil and filter
Replace Microfilter
Check Brake Pad Thickness Front and Rear
Check Parking Brake Operation.
Reset service indicator
Change Oil and Filter
Engine should be brought to operating temperature. Loosen oil filter housing with a socket. Slowly unscrew housing, allowing for activation of oil drain back feature. Remove filter housing and pull filter from housing. Install new filter and o-rings. Coat o-rings with oil. Remove engine oil drain plug and allow oil to drain into a suitable container. Install new sealing ring on drain plug and reinstall plug. Fill with specified oil and start engine. Allow engine to idle until oil warning LED goes out, shut off engine and wait five minutes. Remove dipstick and check oil level, top off as required.
Oil capacity is 4.8 liters with filter.
Microfilter
The Microfilter is located on the passenger side of the car under the dash.
Remove four screws and lower the filter cover. Slide the filter to remove. Install the new filter and cover.
Be careful to install the proper filter, IHKS and IHKA use different filters.
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Brakes
Check brake pads for overall thickness.
Reset Service Indicator
Oil service and inspection reset will be possible only after 20% of the expected fuel usage has been consumed following the previous reset. The SIA function may be reset through operation of the ignition switch and trip reset button (or the DISplus).
The following procedure will be used for reset (assuming that resets are due)
- Turn the ignition to position 0.
- Press and hold the trip reset button then turn the ignition switch to position 1. 5 seconds after ignition 1, the display will show the current SIA status (oil or inspection service). The trip reset button can now be released.
- Press and hold the trip reset button for 5 seconds to change to reset mode. The display will flash the reset text 'rst'. If the trip reset button is pressed again within these flashes then the current service requirement is reset and the display will show the new status for 5 seconds.
The oil/inspection data has now been reset.
Inspection I
Oil Service
Check Transmission for Leaks
Visually Check Fuel System
Check EHPS System
Check Engine cooling system
Check Battery
Check Safety Belts
Check Remote operation
Check Air Conditioner System
Visually examine Airbag system
Service Transmission (ECVT Only)
Check Axles
Check Exhaust
Check Suspension
Check Brake Fluid
Check Interior/Exterior Lighting
Check Central Locking System
Check Door and Tailgate Latch operation
Check Mirrors
Road test
Service Transmission (ECVT Only)
The ECVT gearbox contains three plugs, one is used for draining, one is used for fill/level and the other for fill only. On the MINI it is recommended that the oil fill takes place from the underside of the gearbox through the fill/level plug. There is another oil fill plug on the top of the gearbox that is used in other applications but is not suitable for MINI due to lack of access.
The ECVT oil change is carried out at every "Inspection" service.
Use only ESSO CVT EZL 799 Fluid for transmission refill or top-off.
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Shut the valve of the hydraulic equipment, to ensure no oil flow takes place in either direction. Lower the vehicle sufficiently, (Note: ensure road wheels are approximately 15 cm off the ground, as it is necessary to operate the vehicle in drive mode.) Ensure the parking and foot brake are applied firmly, start the engine and allow 10 seconds of engine running time before moving the gear lever from P (park). Shift the gear lever into each position and allow the gear lever to rest in each of its positions for 5 seconds before progressing to the next position. The final part of this process will require the gear lever to be moved into the Drive position and the foot brake released. A light throttle application will be sufficient to shift the gearbox through the various ratios, this should be carried out 2 times, after completion apply the foot brake and return the gear lever to the park position. Keep the engine running and raise the vehicle.
With the oil temperature between 20°C and 60°C remove the hydraulic equipment and special tool, (Note: care must be taken to prevent scalding). Should the filler tube run dry very quickly, the gearbox is likely to be under filled. Refit the Special Tool and pump an additional amount of oil into the gearbox. Remove the Special Tool and wait until the oil flow begins to slow and then refit the fill/level plug.
Check Transmission for Leaks
Visually perform check of transmission for leaks and ensure that transmission is filled to proper level.
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Axles
Inspect for leaks at flexible boots.
Fuel System
Visually inspect fuel tank, fuel lines and connections for leaks.
Exhaust
Check condition, position and mounting of exhaust system. Examine for leaks.
EHPS
Check EHPS reservoir for correct fluid level, add fluid if necessary.
Suspension
Visually inspect suspension for wear or defective components.
Engine Coolant System
Check engine cooling system, heater hoses and hose connections for leaks. Check coolant level and antifreeze protection.
Brake Fluid
Check level of brake reservoir. Add fluid if necessary.
Battery
All batteries used in the MINI are sealed for life and are maintenance free. A battery condition indicator which shows three battery states is located on top of the battery. The battery condition states are
- Green - Battery is in good state of charge
- Dark (Turning to Black) - Battery requires charging
- Clear (Light Yellow) - Battery must be replaced
Lighting
Check operation of all lights both exterior and interior. Ensure that turn signals, high beams and foglights are operational. Confirm that high beam indicator is functioning. Check headlight adjustments. Monitor operation of interior lights to ensure correct automatic and manual operation. Check instrument cluster illumination dimming.
Safety Belts
Check condition and function of safety belts.
Central Locking
Check operation of central locking system. Ensure that all doors, fuel filler flap and tailgate lock and unlock properly. Tap or shake inertia switch to confirm its operation. Doors should unlock when inertia switch is activated. Reset inertia switch.
Check lock operation from remotes. Perform key initialization. See page 14 for initialization instructions.
Remote
Check remote operation.
Door, Hood and Tailgate
Check proper operation of all latches and door brakes and/or gas struts.
Air Conditioner
Check Air Conditioner and Heater for proper operation. Check blower. Check operation of engine cooling fan.
Mirrors
Check all rear view Mirrors. Check electrical operation of left and right mirror.
Airbag System
Visually examine the SRS airbag units for torn covers, obvious damage or attachment of decals, decorations or accessories.
Road Test
Reset SIA
Inspection II
All items in Inspection I
Replace Air Cleaner Element
Replace Spark Plugs (Interval Pending)
Replace Auxiliary Drive Belt
Check Clutch for wear
Air Cleaner
Replace Air Cleaner Element, check clamps and hoses of air cleaner housing.
Spark Plugs
Replace Spark Plugs. (Interval Pending)
Auxiliary Drive Belt
Replace Auxiliary Drive Belt.
Clutch
Check Clutch proper operation and free play.
Brake System Flush
Performed every 2 years.
Follow General instructions in TIS Repair Instructions 34 00.
Follow Brake Bleeding Instructions TIS Repair Instructions 34 00 048.
Note. For functions other than normal bleeding and flushing of brake system, follow instructions in DIS/plus, Service Functions, Chassis, Traction Control Systems, Ventilation.
Coolant System Drain and Refill
Performed every 4 years.
- Remove pressure cap.
- Remove lower hose from radiator, and heater hoses at bulkhead. Use caution when coolant is hot.
- Reinstall hoses after coolant has drained.
- Open the coolant bleed screws in the upper hose and the heater return hose (Protect generator).
- Fill engine with coolant (50/50 Mix) through thermostat housing (Expansion tank in COOPER S).
- Close bleed screws when air free coolant flows.
- Continue to fill through thermostat housing (or Expansion Tank).
- Fill expansion tank to "MAX".
- Start engine and run at idle. Top up coolant as necessary.
- Turn off engine and install pressure cap.