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[LRM-333]

I recently bought an automatic Mini and i'm planning on doing an oil change on it as it has not been done for a while. Was just wondering if changing the oil on an auto is the same process as manual mini's, or are there any specific things that I should do in the process? Cheers

[Guess-Works.com]

Procedure is the same, but checking the oil level is different...

 

First, in an auto use 10w40 or 15w40, not 20w50 as this will cause problems with the internals of the auto box.

When you change the oil. almost a litre will stay in the transmission/torque converter, if you want to flush the oil, then you will need to do 2 or 3 changes consecutively

 

Once you have changed the oil, run the engine on with the car on a flat surface... then switch the engine off... wait 1 minute and then check the oil level with the dip stick..

Oil level should be maintained to the max level, there's approx 1/2 litre between min and max, Do not exceed the maximum level, drain oil from unit if it is above the maximum.