Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2025 Mini Cooper Base, 2D ConvertibleFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | N/A | N/A | Especially for the the refrigerant R-134a (tetrafluorethane), a PAG refrigerant oil (polyalkylene glycol) | Part No. 81 22 9 407 724. | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | w/R-1234yf | 1.10 LBS. | 0.49 KG | R1234yf Part No. 83 19 2 354 790 | The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used. Approximate capacity. | S | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | w/R-134a | 1.10 LBS. | 0.49 KG | R-134a Part No. 83 19 9 408 386. | The nameplate in the engine compartment indicates which refrigerant has been used. Approximate capacity. | S | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | N/A | N/A | BMW Transmission Oil DCTF 2 | Part No. 83 22 2 433 157. | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Front Axle | N/A | N/A | Up to 02-2020: Hypoid Axle Oil G2 Part No. 83 22 2 413 511. From 03-2020: Hypoid Oil G5 Part No. 83 22 2 471 487 | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear Axle | N/A | N/A | Hypoid Axle Oil G5 (Fuchs Titan EG 4399) | S | ||
| Engine Oil | w/Filter | 5.55 QTS. | 5.25 L | MINI Original Motor Oil LL-17 FE+ 0W-20 | Part No. 83 21 2 461 989. | S | |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.