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2012 Mini Cooper Works, 2D CoupeSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil N/A N/A Refer To Compressor Label. S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.08 LBS. 0.48 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Pan Removal and Replacement 4.23 QTS. 4 L MINI ATF JWS 3309 S
Automatic Transmission Fluid w/Torque Converter Replacement 4.76 QTS. 4.5 L MINI ATF JWS 3309 S
Automatic Transmission Fluid w/Transmission Replacement 6.34 QTS. 5.99 L MINI ATF JWS 3309 S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 4 Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil Rear N/A N/A SAF-XO S
Engine Coolant w/Integrated Air Conditioner 5.50 QTS. 5.2 L 50/50 mixture of Antifreeze with corrosion resistance and water S
Engine Oil w/Filter 4.44 QTS. 4.2 L MINI recommends Synthetic Oil SAE 5W-30 S
Fuel Tank Base,Clubman,S,Works 13.20 GALS. 49.96 L Includes: a reserve of 2.1 gal. S
Manual Transmission Fluid 1.80 QTS. 1.7 L MTF Extended Life Fluid S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A Pentosin CHF S
Transfer Case Fluid N/A N/A SAF-XO S
Windshield Washer Fluid Base,Clubman,S,Works w/Headlight washer system 4.80 QTS. 4.54 L S
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